1940 Terrorism & Security Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 07 Jun French Navy Bombs Berlin: A single French Navy Farman 223.4 aircraft conducted a daring night raid on Berlin, strategically attempting to create the impression of a larger bombing force by lingering over the city and dropping bombs on northern factories.
- 01 Jul First Luftwaffe daylight bombing of British mainland: On July 1, 1940, the German Luftwaffe conducted its first daylight bombing raid on the British mainland, targeting Wick, Caithness. The attack resulted in the deaths of 15 civilians, including 8 children. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 12 Jul Luftwaffe air raids on British territories: On July 12, 1940, the German Luftwaffe conducted multiple bombing raids over Britain. Targets included Aberdeen and the Scottish coast, where Heinkel He 111 bombers attacked shipyard facilities, resulting in civilian casualties. Additionally, the Solent, Portland, and Hampshire areas were bombed, causing damage to infrastructure and civilian areas. source: battleofbritain1940.com
- 03 Sep The Blitz begins: German aerial assault on London: On September 3, 1940, the German Luftwaffe commenced its bombing campaign against London, marking the start of the Blitz. This sustained aerial assault aimed to demoralize the British population and disrupt military operations. source: britannica.com
- 07 Sep The Blitz begins: Black Saturday: On September 7, 1940, the German Luftwaffe initiated the Blitz by bombing London, marking the start of 57 consecutive nights of air raids. The first attack targeted the city's docks, resulting in 430 civilian deaths and 1,600 injuries. This event is referred to as 'Black Saturday' in British history. source: britannica.com
- 08 Sep Luftwaffe bombing of London during the Blitz: On September 8, 1940, the Luftwaffe continued its bombing campaign against London, resulting in 412 civilian deaths and 747 injuries. Fires ignited by the bombs illuminated the skies over East London, causing widespread destruction. source: bbc.com
- 14 Sep Chelsea Bombing Tragedy: A German bombing raid struck a civilian shelter in Chelsea, resulting in hundreds of fatalities. This devastating attack was part of the Luftwaffe's strategic bombing campaign against British civilian targets during the Blitz.
- 26 Sep Luftwaffe bombing of Woolston airplane manufacturer: On September 26, 1940, during the Southampton Blitz, the German Luftwaffe conducted a heavy bombing raid on the Supermarine factory in Woolston, Southampton. The attack resulted in significant damage to the factory, which was a key producer of Spitfire aircraft, and caused numerous casualties among workers. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 14 Nov Coventry Blitz: German bombing of Coventry: On November 14, 1940, during the Coventry Blitz, German bombers conducted a devastating air raid on Coventry, England, causing significant destruction and loss of life. source: en.wikipedia.org
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