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What happened to housing in the city during ww2?
In the Second World War, the people of Britain found their homes in the front line. Cities became targets for bombs, and just as houses and flats were wrecked by fire and high explosive, so too were families broken, hopes dashed, loves lost.
Who paid for bombed houses in ww2?
Repairs to property was usually paid for by the War Damage Commission established in 1940. There was a complicated system of payments and contributions by property owners etc. Thanks for the info. Presumably, people were on their own from 1939 until 1940!
How did the Blitz change people’s lives?
Impact and legacy The Blitz was devastating for the people of London and other cities. In the eight months of attacks, some 43,000 civilians were killed. One of every six Londoners was made homeless at some point during the Blitz, and at least 1.1 million houses and flats were damaged or destroyed.
How many houses were bombed in ww2?
From 7 September 1940, London was systematically bombed by the Luftwaffe for 56 of the following 57 days and nights….The Blitz.
| Date | 7 September 1940 – 11 May 1941 (8 months, 5 days) |
|---|---|
| Result | German strategic failure |
How many homes were destroyed in Germany during ww2?
Some statistics on the effects of the German bombing 2 million British homes were destroyed in the German bombing of World War Two. 2¼ million people were made homeless and 45,000 civilians lost their lives including 8000 children.
What city in England was bombed by Germany for how long?
London
From 7 September 1940, London was systematically bombed by the Luftwaffe for 56 of the following 57 days and nights.
Who made London can take it?
Intended to sway the US population in favour of Britain’s plight, it was produced by the GPO Film Unit for the British Ministry of Information and distributed throughout the United States by Warner Bros.. The film was directed by Humphrey Jennings and Harry Watt, and narrated by US war correspondent Quentin Reynolds.
How many homes were destroyed by bombs in Germany?
More than 40,000 civilians were killed by Luftwaffe bombing during the war, almost half of them in the capital, where more than a million houses were destroyed or damaged.
What was the date of the MOVE bombing?
On Monday, May 13, 1985, a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter dropped two bombs on a Philadelphia house where members of the MOVE black liberation organization lived. The resulting fire grew out of control, resulting in the deaths of 11 people, including five children, and the destruction of 65 area homes. Fast Facts: MOVE Bombing.
Why did they drop bombs on move house?
At the height of the firefight, a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter flew over the house dropping two small “entry device” bombs made of FBI-supplied water gel explosive in an attempt to destroy MOVE’s rooftop bunker. Fed by gasoline stored in the house, a small fire caused by the bombs grew quickly.
What was the smell of bombed houses after WW2?
The most recently damaged houses ands shops had a very strong smell that I recall, the smell was one of damp plaster.There were very many bombed sites around our area some of which were more like craters and many of them remained for a long time after the war, they were ideal playspaces for young children perhaps our parents may not have agreed.
What did a bomb blast do to a house?
Bomb blast did strange things, a building could have severe damage but sometimes fragile articles like mirrors or vases remained intact and standing on mantlepieces whilst devastation was all around.