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London 1917-18: The Bomber Blitz

By Christa Hook , Ian Castle

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2010
ISBN
1846036828, 9781846036828
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6525917 bytes)
Series
Campaign
Edition
First Edition
Pages
96\97
Library
AvaxHome
Time added
2014-03-28 11:51:24

Description

Osprey's Campaign title for the Gotha and the massive Staaken 'Giant' bomber raids against London during World War I (1914-1918). On a sunny May afternoon in 1917, the peace of an English seaside town was shattered when a flight of German Gotha bombers appeared without warning. Twenty-three Gothas had set out to attack London in this first bomber raid, but heavy cloud forced them to target Folkestone and the Shorncliffe army camp instead. It was the start of a new phase of the war aimed at destroying the morale of the British people. London's defences were quickly overhauled to face this new threat, providing the basis for Britain's defence during World War II.

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