Context of London
Give three reasons why London was a target
Capital city, seat of government, home of royal family, major port, transport hub, industrial centre, densely populated, could impact the British Empire.
Where in London was bombing heaviest?
East End
Which word means withholding information? The government did this in response to shelter disasters.
Censorship
Name the government bunker used during particularly bad air raids.
Cabinet War Rooms
Which country did Germany invade in 1941, leading to a reduction of the bombing of Britain?
USSR/Russia
Blackouts. Gas masks. Evacuations.
How did the targets of the Blitz change in the first few weeks of the bombing?
From industrial targets to civilian targets.
Name two shelters with improved conditions. One set up by the government, the other by the people.
Aldwych shelter (government) and Mickey's shelter (Mickey Davis)
What were the two main methods of government propaganda messages to boost morale, encourage 'safe' behaviour, increase support for the war and warn against spies?
Newsreels and posters
Why did Germany start to bomb Britain in the Summer of 1940?
What does ARP stand for?
Air Raid Precautions
How many people were killed on Black Saturday (7 September 1940)?
400 (1600 injured)
How did the government measure morale?
Mass Observation reports
Name two London museums which moved their collections during the war for safety.
Victoria and Albert Museum. National Gallery.
What do we call the 8 months after war began when there were no major military operations on the Western Front?
Phoney War
What do you call the volunteers recruited from January 1939?
Civil Defence
Which of the rockets was also known as a 'doodlebug' - V1 or V2?
V1
How many people were killed in the hit on South Hallsville School (11 September 1940)?
Over 600
Which government department planned the Dig for Victory campaign?
Ministry of Agriculture
Where were the V1 and V2 launch sites?
Northern Europe - Holland and France.
Which organisations in London were responsible for preparing for the war?
London County Council (LCC) and borough councils.
Name the three main types of bomb used during the Blitz.
Incendiary, high explosive, mines.
What caused the crush at Bethnal Green tube station on 3 March 1943?
The sound of unfamiliar anti-aircraft guns
What did Queen Elizabeth say when Buckingham Palace was bombed?
"It makes me feel that I can look the East End in the face."
What are the British and German airforces called?
RAF and Luftwaffe