The blitzkrieg was a form of military operation developed by an innovative member of the German military – Heinz Guderian – shortly before World War II.

What created blitzkrieg?

blitzkrieg, (German: “lightning war”) military tactic calculated to create psychological shock and resultant disorganization in enemy forces through the employment of surprise, speed, and superiority in matériel or firepower.

Who masterminded the blitzkrieg?

Manstein was the mastermind who created the plan for the 1940 blitzkrieg that overran France in just six weeks. He played a key role in the invasion of Russia and conquered the Crimea, but failed to rescue the doomed Sixth Army at Stalingrad, his most controversial campaign.