lightning war

noun

: a war marked by surprise and speed of movement and intended to achieve victory quickly for the attacking power compare blitzkrieg

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“Lightning war.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lightning%20war. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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