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During the Coventry Blitz in November 1940, approximately 4,300 houses were destroyed, and around 13,000 were damaged as a result of the bombing raids by the German Luftwaffe. The attacks caused significant loss of life and extensive destruction in the city, marking a pivotal moment in World War II. The devastation led to Coventry becoming a symbol of resilience and rebuilding in the post-war period.
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What two cities were badly bombed during ww2?
There were many cities badly bombed during World War II, on all sides.London, Coventry, and so on, in England.Moscow, Stalingrad, and so on, in Russia.Berlin, Hamburg, and so on, in Germany.
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
Which 2 cities were badly bombed during WW2?
uk - coventry, exeter, london germany - dresden and berlin
What happened to coventry during the blitz?
Coventry was bombed several times by the Luftwaffe. The most devastating attack occurred on 14 November 1940. On that day, 568 people were killed and 60000 buildings were destroyed.
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.
Where did england get bombed?
Most towns and cities, along with various rural houses and communities in England were bombed during World War II.
How many houses are there in coventry?
300, 000
Why was coventry bombed?
because Hitler wanted to rule over coventry and knew that he could not do it himself.
What UK cities were bombed in the Blitz?
The principal target in the Blitz was London. Coventry suffered concentrated attacks over several nights and there were also raids on seaports such as Liverpool and Portsmouth.
Why did coventry get bombed in the blitz?
http://www.historiccoventry.co.uk/blitz/why-cov.php
What did Germany do to Britain?
Bombed our cities, including London, Coventry, Swansea, Hull and Birmingham. Coventry was almost destroyed.
How many cathedrals has coventry had in the last 1000 years?
Over 1000 years coventry has had 3 cathedrals including the one that was bombed by Nazis on 14th November 1945.
When were Liverpool Manchester coventry Birmingham and belfast bombed in world war 2?
in the 1940s
What two cities were badly bombed during ww2?
There were many cities badly bombed during World War II, on all sides.London, Coventry, and so on, in England.Moscow, Stalingrad, and so on, in Russia.Berlin, Hamburg, and so on, in Germany.
In World War 2 what main cities were bombed?
London, Coventry, Liverpool, Manchester and lots more.
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
Which 2 cities were badly bombed during WW2?
uk - coventry, exeter, london germany - dresden and berlin
