WWII: Bombing of Germany Flashcards
1
Q
Which area was bombed as part of Operation Gomorrah?
A
Hamburg
2
Q
When did the bombing of Hamburg begin?
A
24th July 1943
3
Q
How many people were killed in the Bombing of Hamburg?
A
42,600
4
Q
When was the bombing of Dresden?
A
13th February 1945
5
Q
How many tons of bombs were dropped during the bombing of Dresden?
A
3,300
6
Q
How many total casualties were there as a result of the bombings of Germany?
A
400,000-600,000
7
Q
How many total casualties were there as a result of the Blitz?
A
60,595
8
Q
How many were killed as a result of the bombing of Dresden?
A
40,000
9
Q
What did temperature’s peak to during the bombing of Dresden?
A
1,800
10
Q
How many civilians fled Hamburg during Operation Gomorrah?
A
1 million
