Germany During The War Flashcards
(11 cards)
When was the first bombing raid and where
1940 in Berlin
How many people were killed in Dresden during one of the thousand bomber raids
150,000
What was the hope for the bombing raids
To kill morale
What happened during the bobbing raid of Hamburg
27th February 1943
45,000 killed
What was the final effect of the bombings give three consequences
Lack of support for Nazis
Many fled to country side
3.5 million civilians lost their lives
What was total war
Total war was when every part of German society would be geared towards helping the war effort
Give three aspects of total war
Growing food
Making weapons
Caring for the sick or injured
Name four foods Germans had to ration
Day old bread (meant more chewing needed so less would be eaten)
Milk (only for children)
Egg(one a week)
Meat(700g a week in 1939, 250g a week in 1945)
When did clothes rationing come into effect
1939
What happened to women in the war
1 million started working
Girls helped injured and sick people as well as keeping morale up
What happened to POWs during the war
Used as labour in factories (7 million)
