During World War II, it is estimated that around 600,000 to 800,000 civilians died as a result of air raids. This figure includes casualties from both strategic bombing campaigns conducted by the Allies and the Axis powers, affecting cities across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. Major cities like London, Dresden, and Tokyo experienced significant destruction and loss of life due to these bombings. The total number of casualties can vary depending on the sources and the criteria used to define air raid-related deaths.
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.
to many
A series of air raids is known as a Blitz.
they warned people about air raids
The military casualties were 1,547 total aircraft, which typically had 1-3 people in them. Civilian casualties from the bombings were about 27, 450 dead and 32,138 wounded.
In Britain they had many sirens to alert people to air raids.
to protect people from air raids.
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Who's air raids?
Air raids is a noun.
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.
to many
As soon as aircraft (and that includes airships and blimps) were capable of carrying bombs. There were many air raids in WWI.
Duck and Cover.
during air raids people went into an air raid shelter , because it would be made out of thick concrete that would shelter and protect you from any ,type of bomb.
A series of air raids is known as a Blitz.
they warned people about air raids