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Blitz and counter-blitz

Main features and emphasis

• Intelligence and recce action

• Infiltration/penetration and isolation

• Ambiguity, deception, speed, and violence to generate surprise and shock

• Mission/Schwerpunkt philosophy

• Acceptance of “gaps” and (related) “risks” in support of mission/ Schwerpunkt philosophy

• Echelon-in-depth (offense and defense)

• Reserves reconstituted and accumulated (at all levels) to support or generate success

• Posture of positions, alternative positions, dummy positions and roving positions to mask maneuvers and intentions

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