1940 ⟶ Bombing of London Continues

The bombing of London continues throughout the month.
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🏢 Bombing of London Continues

The bombing of London continues throughout the month.⟶
Bombing of London Continues (1940)
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🌃 London Blitz Begins

The bombing of England continues; London is now bombed in retaliation for the bombing of Berlin; thus, the beginning of "the London Blitz."⟶
London Blitz Begins (1940)
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🛬 Exchange of Bombing Raids

Bombing raids are exchanged throughout the month between Germany and Britain. First Germany bombs, then Britain.⟶
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🏠 Buckingham Palace Hit in London Bombing

Another bombing of London, notable because Buckingham Palace is hit.⟶
Buckingham Palace Hit in London Bombing (1941)
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💣 RAF Bombing Raid on Cologne

RAF bombing raid on Cologne.⟶
RAF Bombing Raid on Cologne (1942)
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💥 Continued Allied Bombing of Berlin

Heavy bombing of Berlin continues.⟶
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