New Shelters In London Against German Rocket Bomber Blitz

The transcript discusses the impact of the New Terror, with nearly 5000 casualties reported. It describes how 40,000 Londoners find refuge in underground shelters, safe from the chaos above. Despite the ongoing war, life continues, and over a million people not involved in war work have left London.

How many casualties were reported in the eighth week of the New Terror?

• Nearly 3000

• Nearly 4000

• Nearly 5000

• Nearly 6000

What measures were taken to protect Londoners during the New Terror?

• Building new homes above ground

• Sending them to other countries

• Providing them with underground shelters

• Evacuating them to the countryside

Approximately how many Londoners were given shelter every night?

• 50,000

• 40,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

What was the main reason for the mass departure of people from London?

• Fear of bombings

• Lack of food

• Government orders

• Not being involved in war work

How many people not involved in war work have left London?

• Over three million

• Over two million

• Over a million

• Over half a million