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Impact and Consequences of the Blitz During WW1

During the Blitz in World War II, British cities faced extensive bombing campaigns that resulted in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. Around 40,000 people were killed, and 250,000 homes were destroyed, creating a dire situation for civilians.

Impact and Consequences of the Blitz During WW1

Impact and Consequences of the Blitz During WW2

Effects

250000 homes destroyed
60000 killed (civilians)
Britain gave off the impresssion that it wasn't that bad.(NOT TRUE!!!)

Enforcements

one for every street to make sure people were following the rules.
Air Raid wardons (A.P.R.)

Regulations

Gas mask carried at all times
Windows were taped to prevent flying glass
All lights hidden
Blackouts

Prepartions

By 1939 air precautions had been well predicted
Robert Watson invented radar in 1936

Why?

Housing, Ports and railways were targeted
Hitler turned to bombing cities to destroy British industry and morale
Hitlers plans to invade Britain
Operation sea lion.

The Blitz

40000 people killed
13000 killed in 1940, very awful.
Every major town/city attacked
Bombing British Cities in 1940