The Blitz in World War II
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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?

  • 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?

  • 30 nights
  • 76 nights (correct)
  • 50 nights
  • 100 nights
  • What were barrage balloons used for during the Blitz?

    <p>To stop enemy planes from flying low or landing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial name of the Home Guard established in May 1940?

    <p>'Local Defence Volunteers'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city suffered its biggest attack on November 14th and 15th during the Blitz?

    <p>'Coventry'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were used to detect enemy aircraft during the night?

    <p>Huge searchlights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Londoners were killed during the Blitz?

    <p>20,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did anti-aircraft guns do during the Blitz?

    <p>Shoot down enemy aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to three quarters of Coventry's factories during its biggest attack?

    <p>They were destroyed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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