London: a target city (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Why did Hitler target London? (2 reasons)
Why did Hitler target London? (2 reasons)
Damage Britain's fighting ability & break public morale
London's political importance in WWII
London's political importance in WWII
Capital city, housed royal family & government
London's role as port during WWII
London's role as port during WWII
Major port & transport hub for supplies
London's industrial role in WWII
London's industrial role in WWII
Most important industrial center producing war materials
Thames Estuary's role in German bombing
Thames Estuary's role in German bombing
Natural navigation route for German bombers
How did moonlight help German bombers?
How did moonlight help German bombers?
Created silvery pathway reflecting off Thames
LCC's main civil defence responsibilities
LCC's main civil defence responsibilities
Organized Fire, Ambulance & Heavy Rescue Services
Munich Crisis year & its impact on London
Munich Crisis year & its impact on London
1938 - led to gas mask distribution
What did Air-Raid Precautions Act require?
What did Air-Raid Precautions Act require?
Local govts establish air-raid precaution systems
When did Civil Defence recruitment begin?
When did Civil Defence recruitment begin?
January 1939
Date London school evacuation started
Date London school evacuation started
1 September 1939
Who received Anderson shelters?
Who received Anderson shelters?
Families with gardens
When was Ministry of Information established?
When was Ministry of Information established?
September 1939
Ministry of Information's 3 main purposes
Ministry of Information's 3 main purposes
Maintain morale, encourage war support, shape attitudes
'Blitz spirit' meaning
'Blitz spirit' meaning
United British population, determined & defiant despite danger