Gruthspree
Term to describe the lightning speed of some invading armies in history. For
example, the Mongol armies in Asia and Eastern Europe; the Nazi German army
during WW2 and the Israeli army during the Six Day War of 1967. From "gruth",
meaning war in Old English and "spree" of uncertain origin, meaning spark,
flash and rapid and recurring.
example, the Mongol armies in Asia and Eastern Europe; the Nazi German army
during WW2 and the Israeli army during the Six Day War of 1967. From "gruth",
meaning war in Old English and "spree" of uncertain origin, meaning spark,
flash and rapid and recurring.
6/25/2007