The Blitz- Other Attacks Flashcards
People in Coventry were terrified. What did they do?
Fled the city each night, staying with relatives, in farmers barns or camping in fields.
Within how many days were the factories in Coventry back in full production?
Five
Where in particular was attacked in December 1940?
The north-west and Manchester.
Where was attacked regularly and how did they suffer on the 3rd of May 1941?
Liverpool. Suffered the biggest single raid on a mainland city, involving 500 bombers.
What happened to Liverpool after being attacked on the 3rd of May 1941?
It lost some of its finest buildings with fires burning out of control because water mains were hit. The docks around the ship and the nearby packed terrace homes were devastated.
Give some examples of other notable targets. What were the social effects?
Hull, Bristol, Birmingham and Belfast. Glasgow and Clyde shipyards were hit hard in the spring of 1941. At least 1000 people killed and 150,000 made homeless.
When did Coventry suffer its worst attack and why? What happened during and after?
On the 14th of November 1940, the target being its aircraft factories. It was hit by 30,000 incendiary bombs and much of the city was destroyed.
