A Long and Illustrious History
What was the German night-time bombing of London and other British cities called?
AThe Somme
BThe Dunkirk
CThe Blitz ✓
DThe Boer
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The Blitz.
The German air force bombed London and other cities at night — this was called the Blitz. Coventry was almost totally destroyed.
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