Reasons For London's Targeting

Question 1

Its role in national government

Answer 1

10 Downing Street, Westminster Parliament and morale can decrease if bombed

Question 2

Importance as port industrial centre

Answer 2

The docklands in water contribute to 38% of sea-borne trade and if damaged economy collapses. The factories which sell goods also get damaged and unable to sell, crippling economy.

Question 3

High population density

Answer 3

If bombed in a dense area like East End many people die and this lowers lots of morale

Question 4

Is on the Thames

Answer 4

During blackouts bombers can still use reflection of Thames to find and bomb London

Question 5

Is a close to Germany compared to other cities

Answer 5

Much less fuel is used getting there and saves money for Germany