The Blitz

On September 7, 1940, the German bombers began attacking London, initiating the Blitz, a two-month-long aerial bombing campaign that caused widespread destruction and spread to other cities. Despite the devastation, stories of survival, heroism, and courage emerged from the people of Britain. This book explores life in the shelters, air raid defences, bomb disposal, citizen heroics, and the rise of crimes during the Blitz.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 06 March 2023
Publisher: Key Publishing Ltd

For months, a small group of brave individuals known as The Few had valiantly defended Britain against the formidable forces of the Luftwaffe. However, everything changed on September 7, 1940. Instead of targeting airfields, the German bombers turned their attention to the heart of London, initiating the infamous Blitz. For the next two months, London endured a relentless onslaught of aerial bombings, marking one of the most sustained and devastating aerial campaigns in history. The Blitz quickly spread to other cities, including Liverpool, Bristol, Cardiff, Hull, Birmingham, and Belfast, resulting in widespread destruction and chaos.

Amidst this immense devastation and heartache, stories of survival, heroism, and courage emerged from the people of Britain. This book delves into various aspects of life during the Blitz, encompassing experiences in shelters, Britain's air raid defences, bomb disposal efforts, citizen heroics, and the emergence of crimes such as looting. It provides a poignant look back at the Luftwaffe's unsuccessful attempt to break the British spirit and sheds light on the realities of life during this challenging period.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 169 x 243 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802822090