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Q: What happened to Coventry Cathedral in world war 2?
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What happened to coventry cathedral during World War 2?

On 14 November 1940. Coventry was the target of a large raid by over 500 German bombers of Luftflotte 3. This raid destroyed many homes and historic buildings ,demolishing Coventry's Cathedral in the process.


What roles did coventry play in the war?

coventry didnt play a part in the war, but the cathedral did get bombed and then people were very angry. but they sat down and played hit and run by the sipsons :) flabs2abs


Who started The Cross of Nails group?

The Cross of Nails was a result of the World War 2 destruction of Coventry, England. From within the ruins of Coventry Cathedral, a stonemason found three medieval nails that a local priest formed into a cross. It became Coventry's symbol of reconciliation rather than hate for the what the Germans had done. This led to the cathedral's Ministry of Peace and Reconciliation, which now provides spiritual and practical support in areas of conflict throughout the world.


What happened in Coventry in World War 2?

Coventry was a major factory city which made cars, boats, and during the war fitted parts for planes. Germany didn't want the British Army and it's allies advancing so, they began to bomb the factories, and streets surrounding it. One of the worst things that happened was the Cathedral was bombed in. This lost many lives.


What do Christians do in Coventry Cathedral?

Roman Catholic AnswerCoventry Cathedral was taken away from the Church by Henry VIII and used for his brand new Church - the "Church" of England, subsequently it was destroyed by the Germans during the bombing of World War II. A new "Cathedral" has been built by the Anglicans, it is not a Catholic Church.


Why was Coventry targeted during World War 2?

Coventry was (and still is) a major manufacturing centre in the heart of the English Midlands, producing large quantities of military hardware, e.g. guns of many types, tanks, vehicles and aircraft, and was thus a legitimate target during war. The near-total destruction of its cathedral was a tragedy, though perhaps not deliberately intended.


When were Liverpool Manchester coventry Birmingham and belfast bombed in world war 2?

in the 1940s


Why did Britain bomb Dresdon in world war 2?

Britain bombed Dresden in World War 2 because they sent our troops to coventry


Why did Germans bomb coventry?

Coventry was the major car manufacturing centre in Britain and during World War 2 it mainly produced military vehicles. By bombing it, Germany hoped to disrupt the manufacture of war materials.


During World War 2 the cities of Coventry and Dresden were connected in what way?

During World War 2, Coventry in England and Dresden in Germany were connected in that both were subjected to devastating bombing raids that results in widespread destruction and the deaths of thousands of people.


World wars in order they happened?

World War 1 happened first and World War 2 happened second.


In World War 2 what main cities were bombed?

London, Coventry, Liverpool, Manchester and lots more.