Swansea and in particular the docks area was bombed between 19-21 February 1941. Records show that some 230 people were killed and more than 400 were injured.
During the Swansea Blitz in February 1941, it is estimated that approximately 200 animals died as a result of the air raids. The bombings caused widespread destruction, impacting not only human life but also pets and livestock. Many animals were left abandoned or injured, highlighting the devastation faced by both people and animals during this period.
The Blitz ended in 1941
The Blitz or the London Blitz.
The Blitz also known as the Battle of Britain.
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.
In the Swansea Blitz 230 were killed and over 400 were left injured
The Blitz happened in Wales because that is were long rivers are and Neville Chamberlin could do nothing but send his troops out to Cardiff, London and Swansea to try and shoot the German planes down and to try and stop them dropping bombs.
During the Swansea Blitz in February 1941, it is estimated that approximately 200 animals died as a result of the air raids. The bombings caused widespread destruction, impacting not only human life but also pets and livestock. Many animals were left abandoned or injured, highlighting the devastation faced by both people and animals during this period.
During the Blitz, Swansea experienced significant bombing, with approximately 1,800 bombs dropped on the city. The most devastating attacks occurred on the nights of February 19 and 20, 1941, resulting in extensive damage and loss of life. The bombings targeted key industrial and civilian areas, leading to widespread destruction across the city.
Swansea's motto is 'Floreat Swansea'.
The address of the Swansea Branch Library is: 199 N. Lawrence Avenue, Swansea, 29160 0130
Swansea was created in 1969.
The address of the Swansea Free Public Library is: 69 Main St., Swansea, 02777 4698
Swansea, officially known as the City and County of Swansea, is a coastal city and county in Wales. It is not and does not have a capital. Cardiff is the capital of Wales.
no, there is a ferry from Cork to Swansea
Swansea's' abbreviation is SWS
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