The Blitz

Study note

Even after the Battle of Britain, the German air force continued to bomb London and other British cities at night. This was called the Blitz. Coventry was almost completely destroyed and great damage was done to other cities, especially the East End of London. The phrase the Blitz spirit is still used to describe Britons pulling together in hard times.

Memory tip: The Blitz = German night bombing of British cities; Coventry was almost destroyed.