Summary 11 - The impact of bombing on morale

Question 1

When were German cities continuously bombed by the RAF and USAAF?

Answer 1

After March 1942

Question 2

Which areas were primarily targeted by the allied bombing?

Answer 2

The main ports and industrial cities were attacked.

Question 3

Where was the allied bombing the most intensive?

Answer 3

The allied bombing was most intensive in the Ruhr and the Rhineland (as they were industrial areas of Germany).

Question 4

What impact did the bombing have?

Answer 4

The bombing led to fire storms, shortages and sleepless nights for many Germans who lived in urban areas.

Question 5

Give evidence which suggests that the bombing did not break German morale?

Answer 5

Many workers continued to turn up to work and continued with their daily lives as normal.

Question 6

To what extent did the bombing break German morale?

Answer 6

The bombing damaged German morale however it was not broken.