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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Aerial_bombing_of_citiesAerial bombing of cities - Wikipedia

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   The aerial bombing of cities is an optional element of strategic bombing, which became widespread in warfare during World War I. The bombing of cities grew to a vast scale in World War II and is still practiced today.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BBC_History_of_World_War_IIBBC History of World War II - Wikipedia

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   BBC History of World War II (1989–2005) is a 30-hour, 12- disc collection of 10 BBC television films about World War II. The films include documentaries, docudramas, and "dramatized documentaries" (inter-cutting of historical footage with dramatic recreations).

3. www.iwm.org.uk › blog › partnershipsOne Story, Different Voices - the bombing of Karlsruhe

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   Mar 2, 2021 · In a later raid on 14 December 1944, large parts of the west city including the Muehlburg gate were destroyed in just 21 minutes. In total, during the Second World War 364,514 operational sorties were flown by Bomber Command, 1,030,500 tons of bombs were dropped, and 8,325 aircraft lost in action.

4. www.bbc.co.uk › history › worldwarsBBC - History: World War Two

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   Explore a detailed timeline of World War Two - the causes, events, soldiers and its aftermath. Discover facts about what happened during the most destructive war in history. British...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Military_history_of_theMilitary history of the United Kingdom during World War II

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   The military history of the United Kingdom in World War II covers the Second World War against the Axis powers, starting on 3 September 1939 with the declaration of war by the United Kingdom and France, followed by the UK's Dominions, Crown colonies and protectorates on Nazi Germany in response to the invasion of Poland by Germany.

6. www.bbc.com › news › topicsWorld War Two - BBC News

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   3 days ago. Wartime evacuee babies reunite at historic hospital. 100 people who were born at Ashridge House during WW2 return for a D-Day celebration. Beds, Herts & Bucks. 4 days ago. German WW2...

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   What is BBC History of World War II?

   • BBC History of World War II (1989–2005) is a 30-hour, 12- disc collection of 10 BBC television films about World War II. The films include documentaries, docudramas, and "dramatized documentaries" (inter-cutting of historical footage with dramatic recreations). 1.

   BBC History of World War II - Wikipedia

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   What happened to muehlburg in WW2?

   • In a later raid on 14 December 1944, large parts of the west city including the Muehlburg gate were destroyed in just 21 minutes. In total, during the Second World War 364,514 operational sorties were flown by Bomber Command, 1,030,500 tons of bombs were dropped, and 8,325 aircraft lost in action.

   One Story, Different Voices - the bombing of Karlsruhe

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   What happened to the BBC in 1939?

   • Curated by Emeritus Professor David Hendy and Dr Alban Webb, University of Sussex. War was announced on 3 September 1939. But the BBC had been secretly preparing for years, so that broadcasting might carry-on whatever happened. Broadcasters, like their fellow citizens, were forced to work - and live - under extraordinary conditions.

   The BBC and World War Two

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   How many people flew into the Arnhem Operation?

   • Of the more than 10,000 men who flew into the Arnhem operation, only about 2,000 returned. 1st Airborne Division was essentially finished as a fighting formation for the duration of the war without having achieved the original objective.

   Military history of the United Kingdom during World War II

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   How did the Luftwaffe destroy the Royal Air Force?

   • First the Luftwaffe began operations to destroy the Royal Air Force (RAF). At first the Germans focused on RAF airfields and radar stations. However, when the RAF bomber forces (quite separate from the fighter forces) attacked Berlin, Hitler swore revenge and diverted the Luftwaffe to attacks on London.

   Military history of the United Kingdom during World War II

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8. www.bbc.com › historyofthebbc › 100-voicesThe BBC and World War Two

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   The BBC and World War Two. On 3 September 1939 Britain went to war with Hitler’s Germany. In the fight against fascism, broadcasting played a starring role: as informant, morale-booster,...