World War II Worksheets
Life on the Home Front - The Blitz (1)

Life in the countryWhat was the Blitz?

When did the Blitz begin?

For how many successive days was London bombed?

What did Churchill say about the spirit of the people?

What were the main bombing targets? Give reasons why.

Why did Hitler order bombing raids over the cities of Britain?

Why did most bombing raids occur during the night?

What sort of guns were used against the German bombers? Describe this type of gun.

Was your school or locality hit during a bombing raid? use historical resources such as old newspapers or a school log book to help you.

Things to do
Interview somebody who experienced the Blitz. Think of questions to ask.

Draw or paint a picture of a bombing raid using a graphic package.

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