Further to earlier answers, I was born in Crewe in November 1939 just after the start of WW2, and remember my mother later describing the nightly air raids by the Luftwaffe. Their bombers would be at the limit of their fuel range after a hazardous journey from Germany and later France, an indication of the risks Hitler was prepared to take in men and machines to bomb this small Cheshire town.
He had two objectives, the marshalling yards at this nationally-important rail junction, where hits would have disrupted the movement of vital war supplies including troops. However, such disruption would have been short-lived
The Nazis' main objective was the Rolls Royce factory, where the Merlin engines were being developed that gave the British Spitfire and Hurricane fighters their sparkling performance, out-accelerating the German Messerchmitt.
Historians generally agree that Hitler would have invaded Britain had it not been for the performance of these fighters in the Battle of Britain, effectively stopping the Nazi leader in his tracks.
It follows that a direct hit on Rolls Royce would, with hindsight, have changed the course of the war. And on a personal level I, living nearby, might not be here to tell the tale.
Possibly to correct an earlier answer which referred to Rolls Royce making weapons - I think not. Just brilliant engines without which I would have grown up speaking German!
rolls royce was bombed at the time of the war (also known as bently now) well im glad i could help oh and a few buildings on queen street to :)
During World War II, Crewe, a town in Cheshire, England, experienced bombings primarily due to its significance as a railway hub and industrial center. The most notable bombing occurred in 1940 when the town was targeted by German Luftwaffe attacks, resulting in damage to several properties and infrastructure. While the bombings did not cause extensive destruction, they did impact the local community and led to casualties. Residents also faced the threat of air raids throughout the war.
nagasaki and hiroshima
Yes Skegness was bombed in WW2 Because it was a port city and a resort for the people of England
Yes. In the 1980's (I think) The Booth pub was bombed by the IRA.
rolls royce was bombed at the time of the war (also known as bently now) well im glad i could help oh and a few buildings on queen street to :)
The address of the Crewe Library is: 400 Tyler Street, Crewe, 23930 M
Crewe's population is 67,683.
because crewe had a Rolls Royce factory at the time (it is now Bentley) which they used to make weapons, also crewe is a railway town and is one of the only main ones ever made, this was used to move weapons throughout the country, fixed trains etc. I think there was an RAF training camp where a school is now built as well which is what Hitler would of gone for. hope this is a good enough answer for you :)
The phone number of the Crewe Library is: 434-645-8688.
Crewe Kings was created in 1969.
The population of Crewe Green is 140.
The population of Crewe by Farndon is 16.
Ivor Crewe was born in 1945.
Ivor Crewe was created in 2006.
Thomas Crewe was born in 1565.
Thomas Crewe died in 1634.