United Kingdom, 1940

United Kingdom, 1940

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In 1940, Winston Churchill declared that Britain would not negotiate with Hitler. The strategic bombing between Germany and Britain escalated, with the German Air Force targeting English cities. Rosie Newman documented the Blitz's impact. Due to aircraft losses, both sides switched to night sorties. London was a primary target, and Hitler threatened retaliation for Berlin airstrikes. The British prepared for a potential invasion, with the Home Guard practicing ambush tactics and installing coastal defenses. Experiments were conducted to develop a more lethal fuel mixture.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Winston Churchill's position regarding negotiations with Hitler?

He was open to negotiations.

He refused to negotiate.

He was undecided about negotiations.

He wanted to negotiate only with Hitler's allies.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the German Air Force target during the Blitz?

England's cities

Industrial factories

Military bases

Rural areas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who documented the impact of the Blitz with a small camera?

A German journalist

An amateur named Rosie Newman

A professional war photographer

A British soldier

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What defensive measures did Britain take in anticipation of a German invasion?

Deploying naval mines

Constructing a large wall

Installing coastal flamethrower systems

Building underground bunkers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tactics did the English Home Guard practice to prepare for a potential invasion?

Aerial dogfights

Ambush tactics and camouflage

Chemical warfare

Naval warfare