Bombing Flashcards
0
Q
What were the names of air raid shelters in WW2?
A
Anderson Shelters Morrison Shelters (doubled up as a kitchen table)
1
Q
How many Air Raid Precaution wardens were there by 1939?
A
1.5 million men
2
Q
Why were Barrage Balloons introduced?
A
To stop the Luftwaffe from flying low and having a more accurate shot at their targets.
3
Q
What type of bombs did the Germans drop?
A
V1- mainly missed their targets
V2- more accurate rocket powered
SC 250- most common bomb dropped
4
Q
What precaution did they take to keep children safe during the air raids?
A
Evacuation
5
Q
What was the precaution against air raids at night?
A
Blackouts
6
Q
What was the main reason for bombing Britain?
A
To damage the British morale and to damage industry
7
Q
Who dealt with unexploded bombs?
A
The LDF’s UXB unit
