ALLIED BOMBING Flashcards
What had bombing raids become by 1942?
More frequent and intense.
What was the result of the attack on Hamburg in 1943?
30,000 killed.
What were the consequences of the Dresden bombing in Feb 1945?
150,000 killed.
70% of property destroyed.
In total, how many civilians were killed as a result of the raids?
600,000
Why was German propaganda during the bombing period contradictory?
People were suffering so much damage from the war while propaganda stated they were winning.
What was the impact on morale?
Unlike Britain and the ‘blitz spirit’, there is limited evidence of a collapse in morale.
What did some fear in relation to the Nazi racial policies?
That the air raids were a sign of what was to come in retribution for genocide.
Why did many soldiers keep fighting?
They shared Hitler’s vision of the future, the establishment of the 1000 year Reich.
