Why did Hitler start the blitz?

Answer 1

The blitz began as a tactic to target factories and places of manufacture in an attempt to limit Britain's war production capacity. Then the Luftwaffe targeted urban area's (especially London) in an attempt to destroy the moral of Britain's populous and scare them into submission. The Germans chose bombing because they had no way to cross the English Channel without defeating the Royal Navy. Which was vastly superior in most respects to their own Krigsmarine.

Answer 2

The blitzkrieg happened because Germany wanted to build its empire and felt that other European powers were restricting them. The pace at which the other powers 'allowed' Germany to expand was too slow for Germany's tastes and severely hampered their industrial expansion. By attacking the European countries directly, Germany would be able to gain access to many industrial resources such as the oil fields of the Middle East and the Ural mountains.

Germany correctly assessed that they would be able to defeat the mainland European powers.

By attacking quickly, Germany reduced it's losses. The speed at which they attacked guaranteed them a psychological victory, sending the defenders into despair and stupor.

Answer 3

It is called the 'blitz' because in German 'blitz' means lightning or very fast, and 'blitz krieg' effectifly translates in 'lightning campaign' or 'war like lightning'. When the Germans attacked the British it happened so fast and so hard it was like a bolt of lightning from a cloudless sky.

Answer 4

In 1940 during the second world war Germany bombed Britain. The purpose of this attack from a German point of view was to destroyBritain's infrastructure and resolve to win the 2nd world war. They did not succeed

Answer 5

The bombing of London starting on 7 September 1940.

Answer 6

• because it was scared

Answer 7

Because he was bored and decided to cheese everyone off. He was a complete git wasn't he!