Youtube Exercise » English Grammar Homework

Login

Students
Teachers
Exercises
- Reading Exercises
Games
Placement Test
Harry’s Tools

Youtube Exercise

B2-C1

The Blitz : German bombing campaign against Britain in 1940

The Blitz : German bombing campaign against Britain in 1940

History on Maps

119K views 5 years ago

Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “The Blitz,” what do you think happened in Britain in 1940?
Why might a bombing campaign focus on cities, ports, and industrial areas?
What questions do you have about how Britain responded to the German attacks?

Up Next

Know Their COLOR and Influence Anyone [Surrounded by Idiots – Thomas Erikson] LITTLE BIT BETTER
English TRAVEL Vocabulary: Useful Words & Phrases (Speak Like a Native Speaker When Travelling) English At The Ready
10 Strongest Dinosaurs That Ever Lived WildCiencias
How Does Bread Rise? BrainStuff – HowStuffWorks
Emily In Paris – Season 1 – Episode 2 Alwyn Smith

Start With: Word Definition

Order: Alphabetical Random

…

The Blitz : German bombing campaign against Britain in 1940

Background and what “the Blitz” was (00:00 – 01:39)

Transcript will load here…

1. What happened after the Luftwaffe failed to defeat Britain’s Royal Air Force?

Germany stopped air attacks completely.
Britain surrendered immediately.
Hitler changed strategy to a heavy bombing campaign known as the Blitz.

2. What does the word “Blitz” come from in the video?

A British slang word meaning “blackout.”
A code name for Operation Barbarossa.
A short form of “blitzkrieg,” meaning “lightning war.”

3. When did the Blitz begin, according to the video?

7 September 1940
14 November 1941
15 September 1940

The Blitz : German bombing campaign against Britain in 1940

Phase One: London raids and the switch to night attacks (01:39 – 04:03)

Transcript will load here…

1. On the first night described, what area of London was a main target?

Only military bases in Scotland
The countryside outside London
The heart of London / the East End

2. What two types of weapons are mentioned in the second wave of bombers that night?

High explosives and incendiary devices
Only leaflets (propaganda papers)
Torpedoes and mines

3. After the RAF’s counter-attack on 15 September, what decision did the Luftwaffe high command make?

To invade the Soviet Union immediately
To switch to night attacks
To stop bombing London and target only Belfast

The Blitz : German bombing campaign against Britain in 1940

Phase Two, final attacks, and aftermath (04:03 – 08:17)

Transcript will load here…

1. Which city is described as an important engineering and armament-producing center and was especially devastated?

Manchester
Nottingham
Coventry

2. What event is said to have caused a “firestorm” called the second great fire of London?

An attack on the evening of 29 December
The first wave of bombings on 7 September
The last raid on 11–12 May 1941

3. Why did the Blitz come to an effective close in May 1941, according to the video?

Hitler decided to attack the Soviet Union (Operation Barbarossa) and the Luftwaffe lacked resources for a two-front war.
The Luftwaffe gained full control of British airspace.
Britain signed a peace treaty with Germany.

The Blitz : German bombing campaign against Britain in 1940

Transcript will load here…

1. What was the main purpose of the Blitz as described in the video?

To force Britain to surrender by damaging morale and key areas
To train new pilots through practice flights
To protect British cities from invasion

2. How is the Blitz portrayed in terms of its effect on Britain’s ability to continue the war?

It had little effect and did not cripple Britain’s war effort.
It only affected the navy and not civilians.
It immediately ended Britain’s involvement in the war.

3. Which shift in strategy is described across the phases of the Blitz?

From focusing on London/air power to targeting other industrial cities and later maritime/port resources
From night attacks to only daytime attacks
From bombing cities to only bombing forests

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

The Blitz : German bombing campaign against Britain in 1940

The video says bombing aimed to “decimate the morale” of civilians. Do you think bombing cities can really change morale? Why or why not?
Why do you think the Luftwaffe shifted targets from the RAF to London, and then later to other cities and ports?
The video claims the Blitz strengthened British determination. What kinds of events can unite people during a crisis?
If you were planning civil defense for a city under air raids, what would you prioritize (shelters, communication, transport, hospitals, etc.)?

About

About Harry

Information

Privacy policy
Terms of service

Support

Support Ticket

Contact Us

harry@english-grammar-homework.com

English Classes WordPress Theme By WP Radiant | Proudly powered by WordPress

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn