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What was the German bombing the British cities called?
The German air war against the British during WW II was called the the Battle of Britain. The German bombing of British cities was called The Blitz - short for Blitzkrieg (lightning strike).
How many British civilians died in world 2?
Approximately 450,000 British civilians died during World War II. This figure includes casualties from various causes, such as bombing raids, military actions, and wartime conditions. The Blitz, a sustained bombing campaign by Nazi Germany, significantly contributed to civilian deaths in major cities like London. Additionally, the war impacted civilian life through food shortages and other hardships.
Name for german bombing raids on british cities?
The Blitz - short for blitzkrieg - German for lightning strike.
Why did the British Government evacuate the children from Britain's major cities?
To keep them safe from German bombing or chemical attack.
What advantage did carpet bombing have over conventional bombing on Germany?
The goal of carpet bombing during World War 2 was to try to weaken German morale and destroy cities which contained war industries. This technique was very effective on Germany and usually destroyed whole cities or large targets.
Why did Britain win the blitz?
They didn't WIN the Blitz. They SURVIVED. The Blitz was the bombing of British cities. So they couldn't win it.
What did the British government fear might happen to British cities in World War 2 and why?
TheGerman Lufftewafft was dominating until they screwed up and targeted civilian centers, the british airforce fought back and saved themselfs from a naval invasion. also the German u- baots cut off supply lines
Why did America bombard the German civilian population?
AnswerThey didn't have a choice. Germany's factories and targets of military importance were sometimes located in major cities and civilian casulties were unavoidable. There were no "smartbombs" then.AnswerThere was also a lot of indiscriminate bombing of urban areas.
How many non Jewish civilians were murderd during world war 2?
If you want to call it murder, over three million German Civilians were killed as a result of the indiscriminate bombing of cities by Allied Forces in WWII. Over sixty thousand British Civilians were also killed as a result of the indiscriminate bombing of cities by the Axis Forces. The two Atomic Bombs dropped on Japan also took a great many civilian lives as well.
Why why did the Germans bomb British cities?
Hitler and his alike wanted world domination. They had problems crossing the channel without extencive losses. They wanted to bring the English people to their knees or were even hoping for a surrender. It was to break down morale and make England easier to conquer.
How did the German government try to demoralise the British people during World War 2?
By bombing British cities and Lord Haw Haw's radio broadcasts from Berlin.
Were British children evacuated?
Yes. Children who were considered to be in danger from expected bombing, were evacuated from towns and cities to the comparative safety of the countryside.
