The Blitz Begins: London Bombed in 1940

Posted: 2025-04-22 15:11:57 UTC

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On this day in history, 350 German bombers initiated 57 consecutive nights of bombing London in 1940, marking the beginning of The Blitz.

Start of The Blitz

German bombing raids on London

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German bombing raids

The Blitz