1942 ⟶ Baedeker Raids Continue
The "Baedeker raids" continue, focused on Norwich and York.
Year
1940
1941
1942
🛬 Exchange of Bombing Raids
Bombing raids are exchanged throughout the month between Germany and Britain. First Germany bombs, then Britain.⟶
BombingGermanyUKAir WarWarfareBlitz
💥 Luftwaffe Night Raid on Plymouth
Heavy Luftwaffe night raid on Plymouth.⟶
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💥 Luftwaffe Raids on Coventry and Birmingham
Heavy Luftwaffe raids on Coventry and Birmingham, England.⟶
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💥 Nottingham Bombed by Luftwaffe
🏘️ Baedeker Raids Continue
The "Baedeker raids" continue, focused on Norwich and York.⟶
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🏘️ Beginning of Baedeker Raids
Beginning of so-called Baedeker Raids by the Luftwaffe on English provincial towns like Exeter, Bath, Norwich, and York; attacks continue sporadically until June 6.⟶
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