What were the main targets during the Blitz?

The Germans expanded the Blitz to other cities in November 1940. The most heavily bombed cities outside London were Liverpool and Birmingham. Other targets included Sheffield, Manchester, Coventry, and Southampton. The attack on Coventry was particularly destructive.

What cities were targeted in the Blitz?

The word Blitz was taken from the German word Blitzkrieg which, when interpreted, means lightening war. London was not the only city that was bombed, other cities included Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Coventry, Liverpool, Plymouth, Southampton and Swansea.

What was the aim of the Blitz?

His aim was to destroy the British morale and undermine the support for the war. From September 1940 to May 1941, Britain and its population had to endure sustained bombing by the Germans—an event that is referred to as “the Blitz” (German for “lightning”).

Where was the main target of the Blitz?

Port cities and epicentres of industry were always the main targets during the Blitz, with a similar fate suffered by many locations across the UK including Sheffield, known for its steel production and the port of Hull.

What kind of a community is the Blitz?

The Blitz is a wargaming community with a family atmosphere in which we all share the great passion of playing our favorite computer war games. After looking around, it will be easy to see that we support a large number of computer war games that cover a wide range of historical time frames.

When did the Blitz become a night bombing campaign?

The Luftwaffe gradually decreased daylight operations in favour of night attacks to evade attack by the RAF, and the Blitz became a night bombing campaign after October 1940. The Luftwaffe attacked the main Atlantic sea port of Liverpool in the Liverpool Blitz.

Where did the term blitz come from in World War 2?

Monday 8 January 2018. The ‘Blitz’ – from the German term Blitzkrieg (‘lightning war’) – was the sustained campaign of aerial bombing attacks on British towns and cities carried out by the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) from September 1940 until May 1941.