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Sitzkrieg
Sitzkrieg ˈsitsˌkrēg
1. a derogatory term for the inactivity on the western front in Europe in the winter of 1939–40. 2. a war, or a phase of a war, in which there is little or no active fighting. German, “sitting war,” suggested by blitzkrieg (”lightning war”), from German sitzen, “sit.” |
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"Sitzkrieg." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Sitzkrieg." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-Sitzkrieg.html "Sitzkrieg." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-Sitzkrieg.html |
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Sitzkrieg
Sitzkrieg
•fatigue, Grieg, intrigue, league, renege
•colleague
•Blitzkrieg, Sitzkrieg
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"Sitzkrieg." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Sitzkrieg." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Sitzkrieg.html "Sitzkrieg." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Sitzkrieg.html |
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