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In August 1940, the German Air Force began bombing England's cities, marking the start of the Blitz. Amateur filmmaker Rosie Newman captured the devastation. Due to aircraft losses, both German and British bombers switched to nighttime operations. London became the primary target of German raids, with Hitler threatening to destroy British cities in retaliation for attacks on Berlin. Londoners referred to broken windows as 'blitz windows.' Anticipating a German invasion, the British Home Guard prepared with drills, ambush tactics, and camouflage. Coastal defenses, including flamethrowers, were installed, and experiments were conducted to create a more lethal oil and gasoline mixture.

What prompted the German and British bombers to switch to nighttime operations?

• Shortage of fuel

• Increased visibility during the day

• Aircraft losses

• Better weather conditions at night

What term did Londoners use to describe broken window panes during the Blitz?

• Cracked glass

• Blitz windows

• War windows

• Shattered panes

What was one of the tactics practiced by the English Home Guard in anticipation of a German invasion?

• Building fortresses

• Ambush tactics and camouflage

• Naval blockades

• Aerial dogfights

What defensive measure was installed on beaches to counter German landing boats?

• Watchtowers

• Coastal flamethrower systems

• Land mines

• Barbed wire fences

What were the British experimenting with to enhance their defensive capabilities?

• New types of aircraft

• A more lethal mixture of oil and gasoline

• Advanced radar systems

• Stronger fortifications