What was the blitz?

Question

mind you it's for homework....so PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME, and dont just sit there typing an answer that says : I dont know. it's frickin annoying people!!!!

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blitz

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/blitz.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/41/a2613241.shtml

the last one will be prolly the best because BBC is like the ABC of the US so since its there country is a good way to see their point of view and such

Answer 2

Blitz... "Lightning" in German (unless my language classes've really failed me that badly XD). It was somewhat a part of the German doctrine of "Blitzkrieg", or "Lightning War", which focused on fast and unexpected attacks, but because the prolonged and repeated bombings were so brutal and... well; after a period of time, they could hardly be considered to be actually Blitz-y, if I might speak so colloquially =/

The Blitz began when Hitler, furious at the fact that British planes had retaliated against the Luftwaffe's (the German airforce's) bombing of several industrial buildings (I mean, come on; can't a guy have a little fun with bombers...? No? Ah. Just asking.) proceeded to issue an order for major British cities to be repeatedly bombed. And bombed.

The different phases of this (childish =P) attack were strategic in that they focused on different sectors (first residential, then ports and other industrial targets, then just ports, to support the German naval effort), but it left the RAF airfields (which had been under pressure before) free(-er) to consolidate and regroup. While the first phase resulted in practically no losses on the German side (the British, on the other hand, were less happy), the situation by the third phase was slightly less biased: defences against air-strikes were effective enough that the Blitz ended in May, 1941, 9 months after it had begun.

Hope this helps =/

Answer 3

The blitz, as in, the London Blitz 1940, was part of the Battle of Britain. The word 'blitz' comes from a German word, blizen [lightning] such as blitzkrieg [lighting war].

Us Cockney's do not do Kraut, so blitz will have to do. Okay?

The London Blitz, 1940Sept. 7, 1940 - the beginning of the London Blitz .... Johnson, David, The London Blitz : The City Ablaze, December 29, 1940 (1981); Pyle Ernie, ...
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/blitz.htm

The Blitz - Wikipedia, Return to Never Land is set in London in 1940, in the early years of The Blitz which occurred in 1940. Mrs. Miniver (film) is a 1942 American film which ...
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blitz

BBC ON THIS DAY | 7 | 1940: London blitzed by German bombers The start of what came to be called the London Blitz - from Blitzkrieg, or "lightning war" ... Stories From 7 Sep. 1940: London blitzed by German bombers ...
http://www.news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/7/newsid_3515000/3515708.stm

In terms of the start date of the London Blitz, 7th September 1940 - you could say we are now on day three of the Blitz, it now being 10th September.

You can experience the London Blitz of 1940 at the Imperial War Museum here in London

Welcome to the Imperial War Museum London Home Page : The Blitz ...Imperial War Museum London ... About IWM London ... Please note that entry to the Blitz Experience must be booked and all sessions are with an ...
http://www.london.iwm.org.uk/server/show/conEvent.380

I was born in November 1941 - so missed the Blitz but still the Lufwaffe came and dropped it's deadly bombs on us here in London and all major cities and towns of UK. Find out about them too, including what happened to Coventry in 1940 - an ancient medievil town completely destroyed by bombing.

What was an air-raid like? Not unlike fireworks in terms of colours and sight. The difference however was in the volumn being far greater and deafening and also that buildings were being blow to bits and people killed and injured.

The one thing I recall of an air-raid is the colours. The noise was so horrible, I just screamed and screamed. I was only 2.

You'll need to speak to a WW2 veteran for more information. You may have a family member who was in the forces during the war. Someone in your family who is now in their mid 70s to mid 80s.

You had better hurry up because the war veterans are getting fewer each year.

Tune in to the BBC at the Royal Albert Hall on the Saturday evening before Remembrance Sunday and see the war veterans and HM Queen. See the Chelsea Pensioners and cheer them to the rafters like we all do.

Then on the Sunday, please try and watch the Remembrance Sunsday service from the Cenotaph in Whitehall.

Better still, if there is a Remembrance Parade where you are living, go to that.

WEAR YOUR RED POPPY WITH PRIDE.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

Answer 4

The blitz was when London was bombed repeatedly by Germany during World War II.

Answer 5

In World War 2 the bombing of London and other English cities by the German Luftwaffe. Mainly refers to London in 1940/41. Continous bombing caused massive destruction and huge fires,, for more graphic details google the London Dungeon site.

Answer 6

the Blitz was the heavy bombing of the UK, starting with London, during WW2.
The term "Blitz" comes from the German "Blitzkrieg" which literally translates as "Lightning War"
for more info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blitz

Answer 7

It was when the Germans were dropping bombs all over the place during the second world war. I hope this helps you.

Answer 8

dear old history.

the blitz was when the germans tried to gain control of the air-war (with their planes) so they bombed england for ages. but england did not give up, she prevailed!!!!!!!!!

type it up on google, or yahoo search. you'll get more info.

Answer 9

short for blitzkrieg
german action of intensive bombing to destroy enemy territory
London Blitz in first years of world war 2
try link below to start

Answer 10

in the second world war when London was repeatedly bombed by the germans ......