The Blitz

On 7th September 1940 (4:56pm), the blitz started with heavy, frequent bombing attacks on London).The German Air force (the luftwaffe) attacted the docks and streets of East End, London, by dropping 300 tones of bombs. On the 1st night of the the Blitz, over 2000 people were killed.

What was the blitz?

Why did the Blitz happen?

How long did the Blitz last for?

What cities were effected?

The Blitz lasted from September 1940-May 1941(1 year).

Loads of cities where effected: London, England,Plymouth,Swansea, Cardiff, Bristol and many more.

The Blitz hapend because the Germans wanted to scare, and rule over England bye destroying there weppons.

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bombes:

-fire bombs

-heavy bombs