“Lightning War” - German method of attack - fast movement

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Blitzkrieg“Lightning War” - German method of attack - fast movement of tanks (Panzers) and fighter planes

LuftwaffeThe German Air Force from 1935-1945

BlitzAir raids on Britain by Luftwaffe, usually at night, during

the Battle of Britain

CorvettesSmall warships, first used by Canada to protect convoys of ships

carrying supplies to Britain during the Battle of the Atlantic

Bomber CommandPart of the RAF (Britain’s Royal Air Force) responsible for

strategic bombing of Germany (e.g. factories)

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