The Night Blitz: 1940-1941

by John Philip Ray (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2004

  $5.18

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $5.69

  This was the war at home, as experienced in most major British cities and seaports Fully researched and documented Fascinating reading from beginning to end

• Used

  Hardcover
  1996

  $5.18

  After losing the Battle of Britain, the German Luftwaffe switched to night bombing raids in an attempt to defeat British morale. This study examines the causes, effects and outcome of the raids on the civilian population of Britain in 1940-41. The author discusses the German decision to switch to night attacks, their weapons and tactics, the poor initial British defences, and the reactions of the civilian population to the prolonged bombing raids. He also attempts to assess the responsibility for the breach of British defences. He discusses the removal of the commander responsible for defence, political responses, and the effects of the raids on war production. Lastly, the book deals with the retaliation by Bomber Command, and the final attacks.