The Night Blitz: 1940-1941

The Night Blitz: 1940-1941

September 1940: defeated in the Battle of Britain, despite their superior numbers and better equipped aircraft, the Luftwaffe launched a new campaign of attack, their target this time the civilian population. For eight months, with hardly a night's break, Luftwaffe bombers pounded industrial cities and seaports in a concentrated attempt to smash Britain's war economy and destroy civilian morale. It was the first time a civilian population had been subject to mass attack, night after night, and important lessons were to be learned on both sides. If this campaign failed - as it did - then surely Britain could win the war.

In this finely structured and consistently fascinating study of the campaign, Second World War historian John Ray assesses the strategies, weapons and defence tactics employed throughout the Night Blitz. He graphically recalls the effects of the Blitz on British cities, industry and people, month by month. This was the war at home, when terror fell indiscriminately from the skies. Yet despite all the death and destruction, the spirit of the British people remained undaunted even in their darkest hours.

About the Author

Dr John Ray has taught history for forty years, and published over thirty books on historical subjects, most of them designed to help students understand history better and appreciate that history is no dry academic subject: history is all around them, and they are part of it. Previous titles include The Battle of Britain and The Second World War.
Country USA
Manufacturer John Ray
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-12-08
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	John Ray
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2012-12-08
Format	Kindle eBook

The Night Blitz: 1940-1941

About the Author

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