The Blitz | World War II, History, & Facts | Britannica
Sep 15, 2024 · What role did the Royal Air Force play during the Blitz? How did the Blitz influence the overall outcome of World War II? What are some lasting effects of the Blitz on modern Britain?
The Blitz - Wikipedia
The Blitz was a German bombing campaign against the United Kingdom, from 7 September 1940 to 11 May 1941, [4] for a little more than 8 months during the Second World War.
The Blitz: When Was It, Why Did It Begin And How Did It End?
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. Published: September 7, 2020 at 12:00 PM.
The Blitz: Why Germany Bombed Britain During World War II
May 26, 2024 · The Blitz, the sustained bombing campaign conducted by Nazi Germany against Britain during World War II, remains one of the defining moments of the conflict. From September 1940 to May 1941, German bombers targeted major cities and industrial centers across the country, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
The Cruel Cost Of The Blitz: How Did Britons Rebuild Their Lives ...
Dec 1, 2017 · 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 it has to do with Hitler's planned invasion of Britain and how severe it was in our guide to the Blitz, plus we visit nine places affected by the attacks
The Blitz | History of the Battle of Britain - RAF Museum
Germany launched its bombing raids on British cities – the Blitz – on 7th September 1940 – ‘Black Saturday’, beginning with the London Docks. During this first phase of the Blitz, raids took place both day and night. German bombers attacked London every night but one between mid-September and mid-November.
The Blitz: Sorting the Myth from the Reality - BBC
Feb 17, 2011 · Blitz, the German word for 'lightning', was applied by the British press to the tempest of heavy and frequent bombing raids carried out over Britain in 1940 and 1941. This concentrated direct...
BBC - History - World Wars: Blitzkrieg
Mar 30, 2011 · By Robert T Foley. Last updated 2011-03-30. The speed, flexibility and initiative of the German Wehrmacht took the Allies completely by surprise during the blitzkrieg at the start of World War Two....
Blitz WW2 - The Battle of London - Military History Matters
Jan 22, 2011 · Why did the Blitz happen? The Blitz had been the most determined attempt so far to win a war by bombing from the air, as the Germans attempted to bomb London into submission. Twenty-five years before, London had been the principal target of the first experiments with this new kind of war.
BBC - History - The Blitz (pictures, video, facts & news)
September 1940-May 1941. The Blitz was Nazi Germany's sustained aerial bombing campaign against Britain in World War Two. The raids killed 43,000 civilians and lasted for eight months, petering...