The Blitz
Short History Of...
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The first aerial attack on the Docklands of London's East End in September 1940 signaled the start of an intense bombing campaign against Britain. Lasting more than eight months, it resulted in about 43,000 civilian deaths, almost half of Britain's total for the whole of the Second World War. It was a period in Britain's history that gave rise to countless stories illustrating the strength of community and the human spirit in a time of extreme crisis. And what led to the onslaught? And why could it not be stopped? How effective was Hitler's campaign in achieving his aims? And how did the people of Britain react to this massive disruption to their daily lives and to the ever-present threat of
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