United KingdomHistory 121 · History
True or false: 'the Blitz' was the name given to the German bombing of London and other British cities in 1940 and 1941.
- aTrueCorrect answer
- bFalse
Why?
During the Blitz, German planes bombed London and other cities such as Coventry, killing many civilians. People's courage during the raids is still remembered today.
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