The Home Front 1939-45 Flashcards
When did the Blitz take place?
7th September 1940 - May 1941
What was different about this Blitz?
Millitary and industrial targets were not targeted, however civilians were.
Why were civilians targeted?
Because the Germans thought that intensive bombing, day after day, would wreck British morale
How many British cities did bombing take place on?
16
Why was Liverpool targeted?
Liverpool was targeted as the most likely port for the U.S bringing supplies to Britain
How many people were killed in the Blitz?
43,000
How many people were made homeless due to the blitz?
2 million
What commodities were impacted due to the Blitz?
Roads and railway lines were affected and gas, electricity and water supplies also
What did the Ministry of Information do?
They produced propaganda to convince people in Britain and Germany that morale had never been higher
Was the Blitz successful?
No- it failed with its main objective: people did not turn against the war in large amounts
When did the RAF bomb Munich?
8th November 1940
What date did Coventry bombing start?
14th November 1940
How many people were killed in the Coventry bombings?
390-554
How many homes were destroyed?
4,000
How many times did the Luftwaffe return to Coventry?
40 times
