Lesson 1: Britain and the beginig of the war/war preparations

📋 Course Outline

1. Origin of the term Blitz and Blitzkrieg
2. What the Blitz was and when it happened
3. Luftwaffe targets and goals during the Blitz
4. Civilian protection measures and air-raid warnings
5. Impact on daily life and psychological effects
6. Casualties and damage during the Blitz

📖 1. Origin of the term Blitz and Blitzkrieg

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

• Blitz : Blitz is the German word for lightning used as a shorthand in World War II.
• Blitzkrieg : Blitzkrieg is the German term meaning lightning war, later shortened to “Blitz”.

📝 Essential Points

• “Blitz” comes from the German word for lightning.
• “Blitzkrieg” is shortened into “Blitz” in the term used for the campaign.
• The campaign name links speed and suddenness through the idea of lightning war.

💡 Memory Hook

Blitz = lightning; Blitzkrieg = lightning war → Blitz is the short form.

📖 2. What the Blitz was and when it happened

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

• Bombing air raids : Bombing air raids are attacks carried out from the air using bombs against targets on the ground.
• Sustained aerial bombing : Sustained aerial bombing is continuous or long-lasting air attack rather than a single raid.

📝 Essential Points