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Air raids on Britain by Germany mainly used Zeppelin airships, although in 1917, aeroplanes were used. Tthe raids generated fear amongst the civilian population and consumed more resources than the actual raids - more than 10,000 men were diverted to air defenses. Altogether 557 people were killed in air raids in Britain in approximately 100 raids.
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What did the British call German air raids?
They called it the blitz.
Was German bomber raids more effecitve than airship raids in World War 1?
Statistics of Bomber Raids on London Daylight Raids 8 Night Raids 19 TOTAL = 27 Tonnage = 111,935 kgs British Casualties Killed 835 Injured 1,972 Bombers shot down 24 Bombers lostor damaged 36 Bombers crashed 2 British aircraft shot down 6 (German bombers claimed 10) British aircraft lost or crashed 10 >>>British Casualties
How did the fenian raids affect Canadian confederation?
It affected confederation cuz the raids raised the Britain colonies defenses against the war with BNA so BNA had to get the same defenses by using raids
How many people were killed in Britain from air raids in WW2?
British civilian deaths during the second world war are estimated at between 60 000 and 70 000.
Name for german bombing raids on british cities?
The Blitz - short for blitzkrieg - German for lightning strike.
How did the british responded to raids on their ship?
the British responded to the raids on their ships because they captured americans ships and faced them into the british navy.
What did the British call German air raids?
They called it the blitz.
Was German bomber raids more effecitve than airship raids in World War 1?
Statistics of Bomber Raids on London Daylight Raids 8 Night Raids 19 TOTAL = 27 Tonnage = 111,935 kgs British Casualties Killed 835 Injured 1,972 Bombers shot down 24 Bombers lostor damaged 36 Bombers crashed 2 British aircraft shot down 6 (German bombers claimed 10) British aircraft lost or crashed 10 >>>British Casualties
How did the fenian raids affect Canadian confederation?
It affected confederation cuz the raids raised the Britain colonies defenses against the war with BNA so BNA had to get the same defenses by using raids
How did the blitz affect peoples lives?
The blitz had a profound impact on people's lives in London, causing widespread destruction of homes, businesses, and infrastructure. It resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, as well as immense psychological trauma for those who lived through it. The constant threat of bombing raids forced people to seek shelter in overcrowded underground stations, disrupting their daily routines and causing significant distress.
How many people were killed in Britain from air raids in WW2?
British civilian deaths during the second world war are estimated at between 60 000 and 70 000.
Who was the daring sea captain that made many raids on British merchant ships disrupting British trade and supplies?
John Paul Jones
How did World War 2 affect people in Australia e.g rationing fashion blackouts air raids bomb shelters?
over 75 men were in the battle at first then 60 million people died
Why did they have Anderson shelters?
to protect people from air raids.
British term for the German air raids?
The Blitz (abbreviated from the German word blitzkrieg (lightning war)
Name for german bombing raids on british cities?
The Blitz - short for blitzkrieg - German for lightning strike.
How did Hitler try to break the morale of the British people?
Mainly through air attacks and attacks on its navy and army's in other places.
