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July 10, 1940: The Beginning of the Battle of Britain

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July 10, 1940: The Beginning of the Battle of Britain

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Before the Blitz began, German planes started attacking British ships in the English Channel. This was the start of the Battle of Britain, where the Royal Air Force (RAF) bravely defended our skies against German aircraft.

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September 7, 1940: The First Day of the Blitz

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September 7, 1940: The First Day of the Blitz

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On this dark day, nearly 350 German bombers attacked London in daylight, followed by hundreds more at night. The sky was filled with flames and smoke as the East End and docklands were hit particularly hard.

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September 8, 1940: Operation Moonlight Sonata

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September 8, 1940: Operation Moonlight Sonata

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The Germans continued their attacks, focusing on London's docks. This marked the beginning of 57 consecutive nights of bombing. Many families had to spend their nights in air raid shelters to stay safe.

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The city of Coventry suffered one of the most severe bombing raids of the Blitz. The beautiful Coventry Cathedral was destroyed, and much of the city centre was reduced to rubble.

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December 29, 1940: The Second Great Fire of London

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December 29, 1940: The Second Great Fire of London

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One of the worst nights of the Blitz saw London's historic centre badly damaged. St Paul's Cathedral survived, becoming a symbol of British resistance and hope.

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The Germans began targeting other important cities including Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, and Cardiff. These raids were called 'Baedeker raids' because the Germans used tourist guides to choose their targets.

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Plymouth, an important naval port, was heavily bombed. The city centre was almost completely destroyed, but the people's spirit remained unbroken.

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London experienced its heaviest raid with 685 German planes dropping over 1,000 tons of bombs. Despite the destruction, Londoners showed remarkable courage and resilience.

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The last major raid on London was the worst, with more than 3,000 Londoners killed or injured. Westminster Abbey was damaged, and the House of Commons was destroyed.

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The main phase of the Blitz ended as Hitler turned his attention to invading Russia. In total, about 43,000 civilians were killed, and many cities were badly damaged. However, the British people's determination never wavered, leading to the phrase 'Blitz Spirit'.