Blitz (7 h 12 min, 7 sept. 1940 ans – 10 mai 1941)
Description:
- nighttime bombing of civilian populations to wear down morale in hopes of surrender
- first attack on non-military target
- allowed RAF to regroup & repair air fields
- short for German blitzkreig, meaning 'lightning war'
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
7 h 12 min, 7 sept. 1940 ans
10 mai 1941
~ 8 months