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I read around the net and did not find any instances of air raids on Birkenhead, one of the places where children were sent to be kept safe from the Blitz bombings. You may be able to find out more from the people of the web site posted below on the related link.
There were certainly some major air raids on Birkenhead, the worst being in 1941. My Uncle Ernest was killed in this one & my dad had to identify his body in a mortuary crowded with dead victims of the bombing.
Children were NOT evacuated to Birkenhead for safety. On the contrary, they were evacuated OUT. I should know, because we took in 2 children from B'head, & there were other evacuees billeted at several homes in our road. We lived about 7 miles out of B'head.
Merseyside (i.e. Liverpool & Birkenhead was a prime target for the Luftwaffe because L'pool was the major port for the transatlantic convoys, and they built ships & submarines at B'head.
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Who invented air raids themselves?
The Luftwaffe invented air raids during the Spanish Civil War.
Was Birkenhead once the capital of Wales?
No, Birkenhead has never been the capital of Wales. In fact, Birkenhead is not even in Wales.
What was birkenhead famous for making?
Birkenhead was an important seaport and was renowned for its shipbuilding industry, sadly all but gone now. There was also a ship called HMS Birkenhead after which the 'Birkenhead drill' is named.
Where did people go during air raids and why?
during air raids people went into an air raid shelter , because it would be made out of thick concrete that would shelter and protect you from any ,type of bomb.
Where did people go during the air-raids and why?
During air-raids, people went to things called Air-Raid Shetlers, which would be thick walls of concrete. It would be safe during the wars because the bombs wouldn't be able to hit them.
Who was known for his air raids?
Who's air raids?
Is air raids a verb?
Air raids is a noun.
A series of air raids?
A series of air raids is known as a Blitz.
What is a series of air raids?
A series of air raids refers to multiple coordinated attacks conducted from the air on specific targets such as military bases, industrial sites, or population centers. These raids are typically carried out by aircraft armed with bombs or missiles for the purpose of causing damage or destruction.
Most German air attacks or air raids occurred during what time of day?
what is a series of air raids?
When did Lookout Air Raids happen?
Lookout Air Raids happened on 1942-09-29.
Who invented air raids themselves?
The Luftwaffe invented air raids during the Spanish Civil War.
Series of air raids?
Blitz
Who invented air raids?
Germany
When were air raids invented?
As soon as aircraft (and that includes airships and blimps) were capable of carrying bombs. There were many air raids in WWI.
How did air raids affect the lives of british people in world war 1?
Air raids on Britain by Germany mainly used Zeppelin airships, although in 1917, aeroplanes were used. Tthe raids generated fear amongst the civilian population and consumed more resources than the actual raids - more than 10,000 men were diverted to air defenses. Altogether 557 people were killed in air raids in Britain in approximately 100 raids.
What is the population of Birkenhead?
Birkenhead's population is 83,729.
