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Part of World War II

The Blitz

September 7, 1940 – May 21, 1941 · United Kingdom

Result Axis strategic failure

The Luftwaffe bombed London and other British cities for eight months. The raids killed over 40,000 civilians but did not break British morale or production.

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United Kingdom
Germany
Italy
Winston Churchill belligerent leader George VI military commander Hugh Dowding military commander
Adolf Hitler belligerent leader Hermann Göring military commander Albert Kesselring military commander Hugo Sperrle military commander

Strength and losses

Wounded
c. 46,000–139,000
Civilian deaths
c. 40,000–43,000
Casualties
3,363
Aircraft lost
2,265

Units

10th Anti-Aircraft Division 1st Anti-Aircraft Division (United Kingdom) 2nd Anti-Aircraft Division (United Kingdom) 3rd Anti-Aircraft Division 4th Anti-Aircraft Division (United Kingdom) 5th Anti-Aircraft Division (United Kingdom) 6th Anti-Aircraft Division 7th Anti-Aircraft Division 8th Anti-Aircraft Division
Kampfgeschwader 55

Battles 3

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