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Start of the Blitz
1940 • London Luftangriff
Historical Overview
Strategic shift: attacking London instead of airfields.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Draw.
German Army
- Commander: Albert Kesselring
- Strength: ca. 600 Bomber
- Casualties: -
RAF
- Commander: Keith Park
- Strength: -
- Casualties: -
Strategic Context
Retaliation and attempt to break civilian morale.
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