Blitz Disaster Flashcards
(28 cards)
When was Black Saturday
7th September 1940
How many bombs were dropped on Black Saturday
800
How many days were Britain consecutively bombed after Black saturday
57
Why were the dockyards targeted in Black saturday
Their importance to Britain’s trade
When was the V2 Deptford Bombing
Saturday 25th November 1944 (12:26)
What buildings were destroyed in the V2 Deptford bombing
Woolworth store, royal arsenal co-operative society
Who was affected in the V2 Deptford Bombing
People waiting for a tram
How did the Bethnal green disaster occur
A woman with a baby fell at the bottom of the stairs, creating a crush
How many people died in the Bethnal Green Disaster
173
What caused the Bethnal green Disaster to happen
Anti-aircraft rockets they were not told about, making people believe bombing started
What were the consequences of the Bethnal Green disaster
More ticketing was introduced and news was censored heavily
When was the Bethnal Green Disaster
3rd March 1943
When was Balham Underground Station Disaster
14th October 1940
What caused the Balham Underground Station Disaster
A parachute mine was dropped between two platforms
How did people die in the Balham Underground Station Disaster
The bomb burst water and gas mains, flooding the station with mud and gravel, killing 66
What were the consequences of the Balham Underground Station Disaster
News was censored heavily
When was the South Hallsville disaster
September 10th 1940
What happened in the South Hallsville Disaster
A bomb was dropped on temporary rest centre South Hallsville School
How many people died in the South Hallsville Disaster
At least 77
What caused the South Hallsville Disaster
People were awaiting evacuation for three days
What were the consequences of the South Hallsville Disaster
Media blackout ordered, rumours of more dead and the bus going to Camden not Canning Town. Made people think the government did not care about the East Enders
When was the V1 Deptford Bombing
25th November 1944
Where was the bombing and what buildings were affected in the V1 Deptford bombing
New Cross Road, M&S and F.W. Woolworth store affected
What happened in the V1 Deptford bombing
M&S was bombed by a V1 beyond repair and the F.W. Wooloworth store provided aid to the manager and workers
