Karteikarten: Lesson 1: Britain and the beginig of the war/war preparations — 12 Karten

Blitz — origin?

German word for lightning.

Blitzkrieg — meaning?

Lightning war, shortened to Blitz.

The Blitz — what?

Nazi bombing campaign against Britain.

When?

September 7, 1940 – May 11, 1941.

Luftwaffe targets?

Civilians, cities, strategic points, landmarks.

Goals — during Blitz?

Force Britain to surrender.

Protection measures?

Shelters, blackouts, warnings, wardens.

Air-raid warnings?

Alert and all clear signals.

Daily life impact?

Disrupted routines, poor sleep, fear.

Psychological effects?

Constant fear, stress, difficulty sleeping.

Casualties — figures?

60,000 killed; 87,000 injured.

Damage?

Heavy destruction in major cities.