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Effects of the Blitz

Effects of the Blitz. By Helen Legg. Aims of the Blitz. Reduce morale Destroy transport Destroy industry. Areas Affected. London Docks Ports Power stations Railway lines Major cities all across Britain. Facts. The main bombing was in September 1940 Bombs were dropped every day

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Effects of the Blitz

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  1. Effects of the Blitz By Helen Legg

  2. Aims of the Blitz Reduce morale Destroy transport Destroy industry

  3. Areas Affected London Docks Ports Power stations Railway lines Major cities all across Britain

  4. Facts The main bombing was in September 1940 Bombs were dropped every day 250 tonnes each night This was more in one night than the whole of WW1

  5. Impact • Destroyed • Homes • Lives • Families • Everyone was affected • 13,000 killed in London • 43,000 killed overall • Royal family bombed • ‘Total War’

  6. Impact People became angry Looting took place Little impact on factories Factories easily missed ‘Blitz Spirit’

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