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