Summary 12 - The economic impact of the Allied bombing Flashcards
What were the two aims of the continuous Allied bombing of German industries and civilians between 1942 and 1945?
To disrupt production
To break civilian morale
How effective was Germany’s air defence system in stopping Allied bombers?
It was unable to stop the majority of the Allied bombers.
In January 1945, officials estimated that the Allied bombing meant that the production of tanks was reduced by what percentage?
The production of tanks was 35% lower due to the bombing.
How significantly was the production of aircraft impacted by Allied bombing?
Allied bombing reduced the production of aircraft by 31%.
It is estimated that Allied bombing reduced German industrial capacity by what percentage?
20%
Why did the bombing further stretch German resources?
The bombing meant that important resources had to be diverted away from the production of military equipment in order to repair and rebuild damaged industries and infrastructure.
How many civilians were killed by the Allied bombing?
300,000
How many civilians were wounded by the Allied bombing?
750,000
What percentage of all houses were destroyed by the Allied bombing?
20%
How successful was the bombing in breaking German morale?
German morale was never completely broken by the bombing, even after the awful firebombing of Dresden.
Why was the increased production levels created by Speer so impressive?
He was able to increase the level of production despite the Allied bombing.
