The Blitz
German aerial assault
The Blitz refers to the German bombing campaign against Britain during World War II, particularly the sustained aerial attacks on London and other cities from September 1940 to May 1941.
The name comes from German *Blitzkrieg* (lightning war).
In American football, a blitz is a defensive play where extra players rush the quarterback: The linebacker blitzed on third down.
- bombingAttack with explosives
- firestormsSelf-fueling massive conflagrations
- LondonEngland's capital city
- destructionAct of completely ruining
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
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The BlitzBattle of Britain
1940 aerial campaign over England
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