The nature of the Blitz (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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On what date did German strategy shift to focus on destroying civilian morale?
On what date did German strategy shift to focus on destroying civilian morale?
19 September 1940
When did the Main Blitz stage occur?
When did the Main Blitz stage occur?
20 Sept 1940 - 10 May 1941
Why did bombing become irregular during the 'Lull' period?
Why did bombing become irregular during the 'Lull' period?
Focus on Eastern Front vs Soviet Union
During the 'Baby Blitz', monthly casualties increased from what number to 948?
During the 'Baby Blitz', monthly casualties increased from what number to 948?
58
On what date did Black Saturday occur?
On what date did Black Saturday occur?
7 September 1940
How long did the Black Saturday attack last?
How long did the Black Saturday attack last?
Approximately 12 hours
How many people died during Black Saturday?
How many people died during Black Saturday?
Over 400
What percentage of bombing damage was caused by incendiary bombs?
What percentage of bombing damage was caused by incendiary bombs?
90%
How many fires did incendiary bombs start in central London on 29 December 1940?
How many fires did incendiary bombs start in central London on 29 December 1940?
Over 1,500
What was significant about the V2 rocket?
What was significant about the V2 rocket?
First ballistic missile
How many people died in the V2 attack on Deptford Woolworths on 25 November 1944?
How many people died in the V2 attack on Deptford Woolworths on 25 November 1944?
160 people
How many people were killed or injured throughout the V-weapon attacks?
How many people were killed or injured throughout the V-weapon attacks?
Almost 29,000