Hitler's Blitzkrieg | Hitler's Blitzkrieg

The Blitz, a popular English contraction of the German word Blitzkrieg, was the sustained and intensive bombing of Britain, particularly London, from September 7, 1940 through to May 1941 by the German Luftwaffe in World War II. Although the Blitz is named after Blitzkrieg, it was not an example of "lightning war." The Blitz was partially in revenge for a bombing raid the RAF carried out on Berlin, which was itself ordered because a German bomber had accidentally bombed on London.

A main reason why Hitler ordered the bombing of cities was to break the morale of the British people. If this succeeded, he hoped that many citizens would stop supporting the war effort, thus pressurizing the government to surrender. Hitler hoped he would be able to win the war without invading Britain. Hitler used a change of tactics and the effects of the Blitz were not only felt by...
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