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The Blitz, World War II bombing in United Kingdom

Name: The Blitz
Address: GB

The Blitz was a German bombing offensive against Britain during World War II, from September 1940 to May 1941.

Over this period more than one million London houses were destroyed or damaged, and more than 40,000 civilians were killed.

The term 'Blitz' has been adopted into English language and symbolizes any swift, intensive military attack.

Today, various landmarks exist to memorialize The Blitz, including the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

Despite the damage and casualties, The Blitz resulted in a unifying effect among Britons.

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