The Blitz BlitzBlitz, the German word for 'lightning', was applied by the British press to the tempest of heavy and frequent bombing raids carried out over Britain in 1940 and 1941. This concentrated direct bombing of industrial targets and civilian centres began on 7 September 1940, with heavy raids on London.

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Dates of the blitz

• Theatre: United Kingdom• Dates:25 August 1940 to 16 May 1941• Location: London and other major cities• Outcome: Allied victory at a high civilian cost.

The Blitz reduced pressure on the RAF, cost Germany enormous numbers of aircraft and personnel and failed to pave the way for the German invasion of Britain.

Why is it called the blitz

• The noun BLITZ has 2 senses:

• 1. (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line2. a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment

• Familiarity information: BLITZ used as a noun is rare.•

• BLITZ (verb) The verb BLITZ has 1 sense:

• 1. attack suddenly and without warning

• Familiarity information: BLITZ used as a verb is very rare.

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What happened

• The blitz happened in Britain and in particular, London. The excessive bombing of Britain by the German air force led by Adolph Hitler, marked this period. The blitz bombed British cities with the intent of destroying aircraft factories and ammunition factories so that Britain would not be capable of defending itself from the Germans.