The Bombing of London 1940-41: The Blitz and its impact on the capital

The London Blitz of 1940-41 was a combination of social and military history, with thousands of bombs falling on London, triggering an 'incident' that would have made national headlines in peacetime. This book explores the progress of the aerial attack, the human cost and material destruction, the buildings destroyed or damaged, and the people killed and injured. It also covers the damage to Londons buildings, which has seldom been fully explored, and how that destruction has influenced todays townscape. It will help readers appreciate what happened in the capital in the grim years 1940-41 and celebrate and recognise those Londoners who endured it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2023
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

The London Blitz of 1940-1941 was a devastating period in the city's history, combining social and military aspects. The title emphasizes the bombing over the blitz, as the word Blitz has now taken on a more general meaning associated with Britain's wartime spirit. This book delves into the progression of the Blitz, from the daylight attacks of the summer of 1940 to the major raids of the spring of 1941. It provides a detailed account of what happened in the metropolis during those years, including the thousands of bombs that fell on London, many resulting in devastating disasters.

A chronology of the London Blitz forms the centerpiece of this account, exploring the progress of the aerial attack, the events that occurred during each raid, the human cost and material destruction, the buildings destroyed or damaged, and the people killed and injured. These major bombing incidents and bomb-related events have remained largely unknown since the War. To investigate these events, the book utilizes the Civilian War Dead Roll of Honour and the London Gazette, sources that have been previously underutilized. Additionally, the book delves into the damage to London's buildings, which has seldom been fully explored.

The book covers all the significant losses suffered during the war, the aftermath of the damaged buildings, and how that destruction has influenced the townscape today. It aims to help readers understand the gravity of what happened in the capital during the dark years of 1940-1941 and to celebrate and recognize the resilience of those who endured it.

Weight: 538g
Dimension: 216 x 139 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803134871