WWII: Britain in 1940 Flashcards
1
Q
How many troops were evacuated following Dunkirk?
A
approx. 300,000
2
Q
What did Churchill do to prevent the French fleet falling into German hands?
A
Bombed 5 vessels - led to death of 1297 sailors
3
Q
When did Churchill bomb the French fleet?
A
3rd July 1940
4
Q
Who were ‘the few’?
A
RAF pilots
5
Q
Which individual defied Churchill’s orders during the Battle of Britain?
A
Sir Hugh Dowding
6
Q
How many were homeless as a result of the Blitz?
A
2 million
7
Q
How many children were evacuated as a result of the Blitz?
A
1 million
8
Q
When did the Blitz begin?
A
September 1940
9
Q
What was the name of the German air force?
A
Luftwaffe
10
Q
Name one of Churchill’s speeches given during this time.
A
‘We shall never surrender’
‘We will fight them on the beaches’
‘The Few’
