1. THE INVASION OF POLAND
Blitzkrieg in Action

2. Germany invades Poland on September 1, 1939
WAR
Germany invades Poland on September 1, 1939
Keeping their guarantee to Poland, Britain and France declare war on Germany on September 3

3. Blitzkrieg: Lightning War

4. Blitzkrieg is a tactic using speed and surprise, using light tanks,
planes and infantry (soldiers on foot).
It was designed to hit hard and move on immediately, creating
panic among the civilian population.
Once a target was selected, Stuka dive bombers were sent in to
destroy all rail lines, communication centres and rail links.
They would be followed quickly by tanks and infantry, with the aim
of tearing through a part of the enemy line.
This would enable them to target the enemy’s inner defences and
infrastructure and made it difficult for the enemy to respond.
Then they would encircle the enemy.