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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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