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Len Deighton: Blitzkrieg (Paperback, 2007, Pimlico) 5 stars

Deighton, author of SS-GB and other thrillers, turns to history again with this companion piece …

Emphasis has already been given to the vital role that radio played in the technique of the blitzkrieg, but this importance was due entirely to the way in which German commanders were prepared to change plans minute by minute in the face of enemy opposition. It is extremely doubtful if such radio contact would have made much difference to the French or the British Army, which was trained to fight systematic set-piece battles.

Blitzkrieg by  (Page 182)

The differing approaches of each side, the allies had the materiel and time to wait for a set piece battle, the Axis needed a quick victory.