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During which period did the German Luftwaffe bomb British cities?
During which period did the German Luftwaffe bomb British cities?
- May 1941 to December 1941
- January 1940 to August 1940
- September 1940 to May 1941 (correct)
- June 1941 to December 1941
What was the significance of Coventry as a target during the Blitz?
What was the significance of Coventry as a target during the Blitz?
- It housed the royal family
- It was a major port city
- It was the political center of Britain
- It had many aircraft factories (correct)
How many nights in a row was London bombed during the Blitz?
How many nights in a row was London bombed during the Blitz?
- 30 nights
- 76 nights (correct)
- 50 nights
- 100 nights
What were barrage balloons used for during the Blitz?
What were barrage balloons used for during the Blitz?
What was the initial name of the Home Guard established in May 1940?
What was the initial name of the Home Guard established in May 1940?
Which city suffered its biggest attack on November 14th and 15th during the Blitz?
Which city suffered its biggest attack on November 14th and 15th during the Blitz?
What were used to detect enemy aircraft during the night?
What were used to detect enemy aircraft during the night?
How many Londoners were killed during the Blitz?
How many Londoners were killed during the Blitz?
What did anti-aircraft guns do during the Blitz?
What did anti-aircraft guns do during the Blitz?
What happened to three quarters of Coventry's factories during its biggest attack?
What happened to three quarters of Coventry's factories during its biggest attack?
Study Notes
The Blitz
- The German Luftwaffe bombed British cities during the Blitz.
Coventry
- Coventry was a significant target during the Blitz.
London Bombing
- London was bombed for 57 consecutive nights during the Blitz.
Barrage Balloons
- Barrage balloons were used to defend against low-flying enemy aircraft during the Blitz.
Home Guard
- The Home Guard, initially established as the Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), was formed in May 1940.
Coventry Attack
- Coventry suffered its biggest attack on November 14th and 15th during the Blitz.
Enemy Aircraft Detection
- Radar was used to detect enemy aircraft during the night.
Blitz Casualties
- Around 43,000 Londoners were killed during the Blitz.
Anti-Aircraft Guns
- Anti-aircraft guns were used to defend against enemy aircraft during the Blitz.
Coventry Factories
- Three-quarters of Coventry's factories were destroyed during its biggest attack.
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Test your knowledge about the German Luftwaffe's deliberate bombing of British cities during the 7th September 1940 to May 1941.
