Which German bombing campaign against British cities lasted from September 1940 to May 1941?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Blitz
- Step 1: The Blitz lasted for eight months, from 7 September 1940 to 16 May 1941. From 7 September 1940, London was systematically bombed by the Luftwaffe for 56 of the following 57 days and nights. Answer: The Blitz. Why not the others: Operation Sea Lion, Operation Dynamo and the V-2 campaign are different operations, not the bombing campaign of those dates.
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