1940 ⟶ Exchange of Bombing Raids

Bombing raids are exchanged throughout the month between Ger...
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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.⟶
BombingGermanyUKAir WarWarfareBlitz

🏢 Bombing of London Continues

The bombing of London continues throughout the month.⟶
Bombing of London Continues (1940)
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💣 German Bombing of British Civilians Continues

British civilians are still being killed by German bombs though the attacks have dropped off significantly.⟶
UKGermanyBombingThe BlitzAir RaidsCivilian CasualtiesHome FrontWarfare

💣 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)
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💥 RAF Incendiary Bombing of Düsseldorf

RAF blasts Düsseldorf with large incendiary bombing.⟶
RAF Incendiary Bombing of Düsseldorf (1942)
UKGermanyBombingEuropeAir WarIncendiaryDüsseldorf

💣 Heavy Bombing Raids on Berlin

Huge civilian losses in Berlin as heavy bombing raids continue.⟶
BerlinBombingAir RaidsCivilian CasualtiesStrategic BombingGermanyWarfareWestern Front