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