The Blitz (abbreviated from the German word blitzkrieg (lightning war)
They called it the blitz.
The term for the German air raids during World War II is "Blitz." This term, short for "Blitzkrieg," refers to the intense and concentrated aerial bombardments, particularly against Britain from 1940 to 1941. The Blitz aimed to destroy infrastructure, weaken morale, and pave the way for potential invasion.
what is a series of air raids?
The German bombing of British cities during World War II was known as the Blitz. This campaign lasted from September 1940 to May 1941 and involved extensive air raids aimed at damaging British infrastructure and morale. The term "Blitz" is derived from the German word "Blitzkrieg," meaning "lightning war," reflecting the speed and intensity of the attacks.
The Blitz.
British = Royal Air Force, RAF German = Luftwaffe
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.
It was because of the air raids on England during WW1.
The only difference I can think of is that American bomber raids were during the day, the British bomber raids were at night, This was so the German war machine got continuous pounding from the allies.
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.
Who's air raids?
Air raids is a noun.