London and the Second World War, 1939–45, The historic environment (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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The Blitz definition
The Blitz definition
Sustained German bombing campaign against British cities in WWII
Date strategy shifted to target civilian morale
Date strategy shifted to target civilian morale
19 September 1940
Stage 1 Blitz dates
Stage 1 Blitz dates
25 August - 19 September 1940
Main Blitz period dates (Stage 2)
Main Blitz period dates (Stage 2)
20 September 1940 - 10 May 1941
Name of Stage 3 (May 1941-Jan 1944)
Name of Stage 3 (May 1941-Jan 1944)
The 'Lull' - irregular bombing
Baby Blitz monthly casualty increase
Baby Blitz monthly casualty increase
From 58 to 948 people
Stage 5 weapon type
Stage 5 weapon type
V1 and V2 rockets (pilotless aircraft)
Black Saturday date
Black Saturday date
7 September 1940
Black Saturday death toll
Black Saturday death toll
Over 400 died
Incendiary bombs purpose
Incendiary bombs purpose
Start fires & guide bombers; caused 90% of damage
High explosive bombs special feature
High explosive bombs special feature
Delayed fuses to harm rescue workers
Most powerful conventional bomb type
Most powerful conventional bomb type
Mines (dropped by parachute, silent)
V2 rocket significance
V2 rocket significance
World's first ballistic missile
Deptford V2 attack date & death toll
Deptford V2 attack date & death toll
25 November 1944; 160 died
Total V-weapon casualties (killed or injured)
Total V-weapon casualties (killed or injured)
Almost 29,000