London And WW2 Flashcards
1
Q
Why was london a target (3)
A
- Centre of national government
- Port and industrial centre
- Easy to access for German bombers
2
Q
Preparations for war in London
A
- ARP act and ARP wardens
- Evacuation
- Gas marks
- Air Raid Shelters - Anderson, Communal, Morrison
3
Q
Nature of attacks on London
A
- First Blitz Sept 1940-May 1941 including Black Saturday (7 September 1940)
- Docks and Industries of the East end
- Types pf bombs - incendiaries, high explosives, mines
- V1 (pilotless plane) and V2 (ball