The Blitz Flashcards

1
Q

What was the Blitz intended to do?

A

Break the morale of the British people and destroy industry.

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2
Q

The people in the East End were often bombed. Why?

A

The London docks were attacked regularly.

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3
Q

What was the German airforce called and what they attempt to do?

A

The Luftwaffe. Tried to hit railway lines and junctions.

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4
Q

Why was the winter of 1940-1941 very difficult?

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Bombing destroyed homes, lives and families. Every major city in the British Isles was attacked.

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5
Q

Why did bombing slacken off in 1941?

A

Hitler prepared to attack the Soviet Union.

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6
Q

What happened, despite precautions?

A

The effects of the bombing were much more devastating than anticipated.

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7
Q

What led people to be believe there would be little actual fighting?

A

The phoney war and that there was no slow build-up of bombing (unprepared).

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8
Q

When the Blitz started, it came without warning. Bombing came in several forms. What were the most common bombs?

A

Incendiaries.

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9
Q

Where was bombing first concentrated?

A

On central London, particularly the docks.

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10
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How did German planes attack the east end?

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German planes followed the line of the Thames and then dropped their bombs on the East End.

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11
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Was Hitlers main aim of the Blitz accomplished? How?

A

Damage to building and morale was severe.

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How did the British government attempt to maintain moral?

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By publishing stories, which created the impression that ‘Britain could take it’. However, the truth was often very different.

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13
Q

What happened in October 1940?

A

Balham underground station was hit by a bomb, which burst a water main. 64 people drowned.

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14
Q

How did the government attempt create the impression that ‘Britain could take it’ for the USA?

A

US newsreels showed the people of London getting on with the job after nights of distraction.

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15
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What was the Blitz?

A

The German bombing of Britain from September 1940 until May 1941. It began after ‘Operation Sealion’ failed.

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