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During 1942, Germany launched a series of air attacks against English cities of historical importance featured in the Baedeker Guide to Great Britain. These "Baedeker raids" were carried out as revenge for Royal Air Force bombing attacks against German cities, including Berlin.The Baedeker Blitz was conducted by the German Luftwaffe between April and June in 1942. The aim of the raids was to bomb the most historic parts of Britain, and to damage the British morale. The Germans bombed Norwich, York, Bath, Exeter and Canterbury - all very historic parts of Britain. They aimed particularly at churches and cathedrals, but their aim was not good enough, and most of them were missed.
Verlag Karl Baedeker was a German author who wrote travel guides, one of his guides was based upon Britain. The Nazis obviously thought that he knew what he was talking about and based their raids upon prettier but relatively unimportant cities.
Baron Gustav Braun von Sturm, a German propagandist said "We shall go out and bomb every building in Britain marked with three stars in the Baedeker Guide."
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When did the blitz end?
The Blitz ended in 1941
What was the bombing of London called during the world war 2?
The Blitz or the London Blitz.
The German bombing of London was called the?
The Blitz also known as the Battle of Britain.
How was the blitz called the blitz?
The name blitz came from the word blitzkrieg which was the German way of saying lighting war. So the word blitz comes from lighting war.
Where did the word blitz come from?
Blitz is the German word for lightning.
What guide book did Germans use in bombing campaign against England 1942?
Baedeker. The Baedeker Blitz or Baedeker raidswere a series of Vergeltungsangriffe ("retaliatory raids") by the German Luftwaffe April-June 1942 after the British RAF bombed German cities that had cultural significance. The targets selected by Germany to bomb in England were considered to be on the Baedeker tour guide list of places to see in peacetime.
What is Karl Baedeker's birthday?
Karl Baedeker was born on November 3, 1801.
When was Karl Baedeker born?
Karl Baedeker was born on November 3, 1801.
When did Karl Baedeker die?
Karl Baedeker died on October 4, 1859 at the age of 57.
Who is Frederick Baedeker?
Frederick W. Baedeker was a Russian missionary.
How old was Karl Baedeker at death?
Karl Baedeker died on October 4, 1859 at the age of 57.
What has the author Henry Marx written?
Henry Marx has written: 'Baedeker California (Baedeker's Travel Guides)'
How old is Karl Baedeker?
Karl Baedeker was born on November 3, 1801 and died on October 4, 1859. Karl Baedeker would have been 57 years old at the time of death or 213 years old today.
Who was Baedeker?
There were two Baedekers who became renown. One was: Karl Baedeker (November3 1801 to October 4 1859, he was a German publisher. Famous for his Guide books. The other was: Karl Baedeker (1877 to 1914), he was a German scientist. One of his discoveries was related to cuprous iodide.
What are synonyms for handbook?
guide(book), Baedeker, manual
What is the name of an international travel guide publisher?
Baedeker
What has the author Hans Rathgeb written?
Hans Rathgeb has written: 'Baedeker Switzerland'
