The Blitz (abbreviated from the German word blitzkrieg (lightning war)
They called it the blitz.
what is a series of air raids?
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.
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.
Black Saturday refers to February 21, 1942, during the Blitz in World War II, when a series of devastating air raids were carried out by the German Luftwaffe on British cities, particularly London. This day was marked by intense bombings that caused significant destruction, casualties, and heightened fear among the British populace. The term "Black Saturday" symbolizes the tragic impact of the raids on civilians and the relentless nature of the conflict during this period.