BBC Learning Zone - WW2: What would you have done when the Blitz bombs fell?

BBC Learning Zone - WW2: What would you have done when the Blitz bombs fell? Worksheet to support the BBC website

With World War Two entering its second year, Hitler stepped up his campaign against Britain. Civilians had already experienced rationing, blackouts, and grinding volunteer work. Now events were to take a terrifying turn as ordinary men and women found their lives at risk.

On 7 September 1940, the German air force launched a eight-month campaign that would rain explosives on 16 major British cities and many smaller towns. Homes were obliterated and historic centres destroyed. Daily life was now on the front line of battle where many people had to decide whether to leave or take their chances against the bombs.

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