1940Coventry Blitz: City Devastated

A heavy night raid on Coventry. Coventry Cathedral is destro...
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💥 Coventry Blitz: City Devastated

A heavy night raid on Coventry. Coventry Cathedral is destroyed and the medieval centre of the city is levelled.
Coventry Blitz: City Devastated (1940)
BombingBlitzUKGermanyAir RaidsCivilian TargetsDestruction

🌃 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)
UKLondonBombingBlitzBattle of BritainCivilian CasualtiesAir Raids

💥 Liverpool Blitz: Durning Road Tragedy

Liverpool Blitz: A massive overnight bombing raid results in the Durning Road tragedy
Liverpool Blitz: Durning Road Tragedy (1940)
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💣 Bombing Raids on Southampton, Followed by Bristol and Birmingham

A large bombing raid on Southampton in southern England; the city is hit again the next night, followed by Bristol on 2 December, and Birmingham on the 3rd.
Bombing Raids on Southampton, Followed by Bristol and Birmingham (1940)
SouthamptonBristolBirminghamBlitzBombingUKGermanyWar

💥 Luftwaffe Raids on Coventry and Birmingham

Heavy Luftwaffe raids on Coventry and Birmingham, England.
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🔥 RAF Raid on Lübeck Destroys Significant Portion of the City

The RAF sends a raid against Lübeck, destroying over 30% of the city, and 80% of the medieval centre. Hitler is outraged.
RAF Raid on Lübeck Destroys Significant Portion of the City (1942)
LübeckGermanyRAFBombingStrategic BombingCivilian CasualtiesWarfareDestruction