1941Heavy Bombing of British Cities and Convoy Losses

During this month the heavy bombing of British cities contin...
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1940
1941
1942

🌃 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

🚢 Heavy Convoy Losses to U-boats

Heavy convoy losses to U-boats in the Atlantic.
AtlanticU-boatsGerman NavyConvoy WarfareNaval WarfareSubmarine WarfareBattle of the AtlanticMerchant Ships

🏢 Bombing of London Continues

The bombing of London continues throughout the month.
Bombing of London Continues (1940)
LondonbombingBlitzGermanyair raidWestern Frontstrategic bombingUK

🚢 Heavy Convoy Losses Due to U-boats

Very heavy convoy losses during this period as numbers of U-boats increase.
U-boatsAtlanticconvoynaval warfareGermanyUKsupply linesBattle of the Atlantic

💣 Heavy Bombing of British Cities and Convoy Losses

During this month the heavy bombing of British cities continues, and convoy losses remain heavy.
UKBombingBattle of BritainAtlanticConvoysWarBlitzGerman Offensive

⚓ Continued Convoy Losses in the Atlantic

Continued convoy losses in the Atlantic.
AtlanticU-boatConvoyUKUSGermanyWarNaval Warfare