The Blitz

September 7, 1940 – May 21, 1941

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.

Battles 3

1940 – 1942
Coventry Blitz Coventry city centre severely damaged by German air raids Coventry
December 29–30, 1940
1941

Key commanders

Nazi Germany 4

United Kingdom 3