The Blitz (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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The Blitz
The Blitz
Nazi Germany bombing campaign against UK in WWII
Blitz time period
Blitz time period
Sept 1940 to May 1941
Blitz start date
Blitz start date
7 Sept 1940
London consecutive nights bombed
London consecutive nights bombed
57 nights
Civilian deaths in the Blitz
Civilian deaths in the Blitz
Over 43,000
Coventry devastating raid date
Coventry devastating raid date
14 Nov 1940
Major cities bombed during Blitz
Major cities bombed during Blitz
London, Coventry, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester
Luftwaffe targets during Blitz
Luftwaffe targets during Blitz
Industrial centres, ports, infrastructure
ARP measures during Blitz
ARP measures during Blitz
Blackout rules, air raid shelters, gas masks
Types of shelters in Blitz
Types of shelters in Blitz
London Underground stations, Anderson shelters
Child protection during Blitz
Child protection during Blitz
Evacuated from cities to countryside
'Blitz spirit' meaning
'Blitz spirit' meaning
Determination & unity of British people in adversity
Long-term effects of Blitz
Long-term effects of Blitz
Rebuilding, economic strain, psychological scars