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The Blitz was a German bombing campaign against the United Kingdom, in 1940 and 1941, during the Second World War. The term was first used by the British press and originated from the term Blitzkrieg, the German word meaning 'lightning war'. [4]
The Blitz (September 7, 1940–May 11, 1941), bombing campaign undertaken by Nazi Germany against Britain during World War II. For eight months planes of the Luftwaffe dropped bombs on London and other strategic cities.
Beginning in September 1940, the Blitz was an aerial bombing campaign conducted by the Luftwaffe against British cities. Over a period of nine months, over 43,500 civilians were killed in the raids, which focused on major cities and industrial centres. Discover 15 powerful photos of The Blitz.
Sep 7, 2020 · From September 1940 until May 1941, Britain was subjected to sustained enemy bombing campaign, now known as the Blitz. Find out how it began, what the Germans hoped to achieve and how it severe it was, plus we visit nine places affected by the attacks
Blitzkrieg – the lightning war – was the name given to the devastating German bombing attacks to which the United Kingdom was subjected from September 1940 until May 1941. The Blitz as it became known in the British press was a sustained aerial attack, sending waves of bombs raining down onto British towns and cities.
- BBC Bitesize. KS3. The Battle of Britain and the Blitz. Part of History World War Two and the Holocaust. Key points. Following the defeat of France, Britain and the empire was left to fight...
Read more about the Blitz - the most devastating raid on London. Explore our online exhibitions and learn more about the history of Battle of Britain.
