... to capture key targets and cause chaos. Then the German Panzer tanks and infantry vehicles would invade the weaker parts of the enemy front line. They would then surround the stronger parts of the enemy position. This cut the enemy off from any re-enforcements and forced them to surrender. Lighter tanks, armoured tanks and infantry were then sent to deal with any remaining resistance. The success of the Blitzkrieg's debut in the Polish campaign surprised not only the Poles but also the Germans themselves. Never before had a country been so quickly defeated with no losses to the victor. It is estimated that Poland was loosing an average of 18 miles a day. Within two days of the start of the campaign the German Luftwaffe had gained complete control of the Polish airspace. However apart from the success of the Blitzkrieg, there were many other factors that contributed to the ...

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