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The Relics
Where does the Word Blitz come from?
Donner Und Blitzen Blitz Bomben - a fast German bomber Bliztkrieg - the German word for Lighting War
Why did the Blitz fail? Was it because:
The Luftwaffe was unprepared for it and kept changing strategy The British Army invaded Germany The Americans joined the war The RAF outnumbered the Luftwaffe
Which British fighter was the most numerous during the Battle of Britian?
The Hawker Heart The Supermarine Spitfire The P51 Mustang The Hawker Hurricane
During what year did the Blitz start?
1940 1942 1939 1941
What was the common outdoor air raid shelter called?
The Tube Anderson Shelter Bomb Shelter Morrison Shelter
What was the German Airforce called?
Whermacht German Air Force (GAF) Luftwaffe Hitler's Folly
What were the V1 and V2?
Special dates to bomb London Secret weather stations on Iceland The Codenames for the invasions of Britain and France Vengence Weapons
What was the best defense against bombers?
Barrage balloons Fighters Radar Anti-aircraft guns
Which city was destroyed by the German Luftwaffe in Holland making the Dutch sue for peace?
The Hague Eider Dam Rotterdam Amsterdam
Which British city suffered a terrible air raid on 14th November 1940?
Swansea Coventry Portsmouth Glasgow