How did technology revolutionize the way of waging war. Technology gave Germany a strategic advantage, these were technological advances of Germany which allowed it to conquer large territories quickly. The idea behind the blitzkrieg was to avoid another war in the trenches. And unlike the allies, Germany was prepared for offensive combat. The allies believed that victory would come from the defensive side. This is why they built the Maginot fortifications along the border between France and Germany. The allies expected a battle to begin where both sides would retreat into trenches. The idea of ​​refusing trench warfare and attacking violently with great force was born during the First World War. Alfred von Shlieffen stated the idea that if an army manages to advance quickly enough the enemy will not have time to fortify itself. For this it was necessary to have a fast and maneuverable army so that it could strike at the most f...