Topic 4 Flashcards
(39 cards)
What happened in September 1940?
The Bombing of British Cities during the Blitz.
What was the name of the German Air Force?
The Luftwaffe
What methods were brought in to protect the British people?
What were Hitler’s 3 aims in attacking Britain?
1) Force Britain to Surrender.
2) Break British morale.
3) Destroy infrastructure.
What happened between Sept. 2nd and Nov. 2nd 1940?
London was bombed every night.
Apart from London, what other British cities were bombed?
Liverpool, Swansea, Glasgow, Belfast
How many incediary bombs were dropped in Coventry?
30,000
What happened in Belfast?
What happened in Glasgow?
Why was Swansea targeted?
What plan did Swansea council implement?
W¬hat happened on the 27th June 1940?
When was the Three Day Blitz?
19th, 20th & 21st Feb. 1941
What did the 3 day blitz destroy?
Brynhyfryd, Townhill, Manselton
What did Swansea Council set up?
How many bombs were dropped on Swansea?
1273 high explosives, 56,000 incendiary
What did the Times and BBC report?
BBC - men and women still standing happy and still going.
Times - terrified, crying and scared.
What was the codename for the evacuation?
Operation Pied Piper
Provide examples of ‘safe zones’
Rhondda Valleys, The South Wales Valleys
What happened on evacuation day?
What were ‘host’ communities
What were the two methods for finding a home for evacuees?
What were the positive experiences for evacuation?
What were the negative experiences for evacuation?
