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The Blitz

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Even after losing the Battle of Britain, Germany did not give up its air attacks. The German air force began bombing London and other British cities, mostly at night. This sustained night bombing of British cities is known as the Blitz, so remember the Blitz as the German bombing of Britain, not a British raid on Germany.

The Blitz caused huge destruction. The city of Coventry was almost completely destroyed, and great damage was done to other cities too, especially the East End of London. So if asked which city was almost totally destroyed, the answer is Coventry. The courage of people during this time gave rise to the phrase the Blitz spirit, still used to describe Britons pulling together in hard times.

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

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What was the Blitz?

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  1. 1. What was the Blitz?

    • A British air raid on Germany
    • The Allied invasion of France
    • The evacuation of Dunkirk
    • The German bombing of London and other British cities

    Correct answer: The German bombing of London and other British cities

    The Blitz was the German bombing of British cities during the Second World War.

  2. 2. Which British city was almost totally destroyed during the Blitz?

    • Bath
    • Oxford
    • York
    • Coventry

    Correct answer: Coventry

    Coventry was almost totally destroyed during the Blitz.

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