Today in History

September 7, 1940

The Blitz

Adolf Hitler wanted to destroy the civilian morale of the British people and to invade the island nation.

On September 7, 1940, Germany began what came to be known as The Blitz: 76 consecutive nights of aerial bombardment of London. Over 43,000 civilians were killed and over one million buildings were damaged.

The bombing ceased on May 10, 1941, its aims unachieved.

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