blitzkrieg sudden, swift, large-scale offensive warfare intended to win a quick victory, used by the Nazis. Here, the boys adapt the term for "blitzball," a game that emphasizes high energy and surprise manuevers..
Winston Churchill (1871–1947) British statesman and writer; prime minister (1940–45; 1951–55). Here, the boys refer to Churchill in his role as prime minister of Great Britain during World War II
Josef Stalin (1879–1953) Soviet premier (1941–53); general secretary of the Communist party of the U.S.S.R. (1922–53). Here, the boys refer to Stalin in his role as leader of the Soviet Union during World War II.
