The Second Blitz (V-1s and V-2s)

Question 1

When were the V-1 and V-2 used to attack Britain again?

Answer 1

In 1944 and 4945, Hitler attacked Britain from the air again.

Question 2

What was the nickname of the V-1?

Answer 2

The V-1 was nicknamed the doodlebug

Question 3

Why did the V-1 gain its nickname ‘the doodlebug’?

Answer 3

Due to the sound it made while in flight

Question 4

Did V-1s have pilots?

Answer 4

No, V-1s were pilot-less rocket planes

Question 5

What would V-1s be launched from?

Answer 5

V-1s would be launched from railway trucks

Question 6

How much explosive did each V-1 rocket carry?

Answer 6

1 tonne of explosive

Question 7

How many people did V-1s kill in total?

Answer 7

6200 (despite the fact 10,000 were launched)

Question 8

Could V-1s be stopped?

Answer 8

Yes, V-1s could be shot down. However, they would explode which could be dangerous.

Question 9

Why were V-2s more dangerous than V-1s?

Answer 9

V-2s could not be shot down.

Question 10

How many V-2 fell on England on average between September 1944 and March 1945?

Answer 10

An average of 5 a day fell on England

Question 11

How many people did V-2s kill?

Answer 11

3,000 civilians

Question 12

How fast could V-2s travel?

Answer 12

4000 kilometres per hour