History glossary
the Blitz
Germany’s sustained bombing campaign against London and other British cities from 1940 to 1941.
- Category
- Bombing campaign
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Date range
- 1940-1941
What it means
The Blitz was Germany’s sustained bombing campaign against London and other British cities from September 1940 to May 1941. It targeted docks, industry, transport, and civilian morale, causing heavy destruction without forcing Britain out of the war.
