1
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Blitz
A
When Germany bombed British citizens
2
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Blitz spirit
A
When British people responded by helping each other and not giving up
3
Q
Why did both Germany and Britain think bombing each other would help them?
A
They believed bombing their opponent would weaken them, decreasing citizen’s support for their government, leading them to surrender
4
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How many houses were destroyed during the blitz?
A
8,000 out of 17,000
5
Q
How many people were killed from the Blitz? ( Not overall)
A
over 1,900 died, and 1,450 seriously wounded
6
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How many people were made homeless from the Blitz?
A
70,000
7
Q
How long did the Blitz last?
A
From the 7th of September 1940 to the 11th of May 1941
8
Q
An example of the Blitz bombing
A
28-29 October 1940, 350 tones of high explosive bombs were dropped
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