Britian Under Attack Flashcards
What did people do because they were so worried?
- they started trenching
- men too old to fight joined dads army
- Boy Scouts were trained in first aid
What happened to Loughborough in 1916?
Loughborough was bombed by a Zeppelin
What happened to the Lusitania ?
In May 1915, Lusitania was sunk by a German u-boat, 1200 killed
What happened in December 1914?
German battleships shelled towns along the north coast of Britain
Which areas were shelled and how many people died?
They shelled Scarborough, Whitby and Hartlepool. 119 killed
When did German airships begin bombing raids?
January 1915
How big were zeppelins and how much could they carry?
200m long and could carry 27 tonnes of bombs
How many zeppelin raids did they make and how many people did they affect?
Made a total of 57 raids on British towns, killing 564 people and injuring 1370
What did German gotha bombers do in May 1917?
In May 1917 they raided Folkestone killing 95 people
What did the bombers do the following month?
Bombers raided London, killing 162 people including 16 children whose school was hit
How many bombing raids did the Germans do in total and what was the affect ?
Germans made 27 bomber raids on British towns, causing a total of 835 deaths and over 1990 injuries
What did the death and destruction show?
That everyone was at risk
What did the shelling and bombing of the east coast lead to the people thinking?
There was a strong likelihood that Germans were preparing an invasion
How did the government react to the attacks?
By installing searchlights and setting up anti-aircraft guns and barrage balloons
What did the government send to the east coast?
Detailed, highly secret instructions were prepared and sent to military commanders on the east coast
