London and The Second World War 1939-45 Flashcards
(14 cards)
What was the Blitz?
Where german planes bombed London for 57 nights in a row, killing and destroying London
Why was the east end of London a perfect target for the German Blitz?
Densely populated
Industrial area full of hospitals and warehouses
trade area
What are some features or the V2 attack on Deptford?
30,000 houses destroyed
160 people died and 200 were injured
What is the key part about warfare changing through time in 20th and 21st centuries?
It changed the most in 100 years than since 1250
How has technology, science and industry changed warfare in the 20th century?
Nuclear and chemical weapons.
Aerodynamics for planes
Propaganda
Besides technology, science and industry, how else has warfare changes in the 20th century?
Twoworld wars
Civillians became targets
A cold war (threats)
What is an example where improves technology heLped improve movement in supplies and troops?
In 1917, Germans used railways for a surprise attack on France through Belgium in the 1 world war
What are some examples of how the weapons of attack got stronger by world war 2
Tanks could move up to 20-40mph
Aircraft could bomb and machine gun
Aircraft could parachute trrops
What invention in 1940-1943 made air DEFENCE improve significantly?
Development of radar to spot enemy aircraft
What was the geneva protocol?
In 1925, 16 major nations signed to promise to never use chemical weapons again
What lead to the Geneva Protocol 1925?
When in WW1, germans used chemicals on the french, killing many including themselves
Why has nuclear weapons arguably prevented war?
Due to the Mutually Assured Destruction principle
What is the Mutually Assured Destruction principle?
The mutual stalemate and agreement of not using nuclear weapons as they could wipe out a whole country
What do infantry carry in present day?
Body armour - that can withstand b7lllets
Night vision glasses
Personal radios
Assault rifles
