United Kingdom, 1940

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.

What was the significance of the term 'blitz windows' among Londoners?

What tactics were practiced by the English Home Guard to repel an invasion?