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the Blitz

Also known as Blitz, London Blitz

1940 German bombing of Britain during WWII

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Date: Date 7 September 1940 – 16 May 1941 ( 1940-09-07 – 1941-05-16 ) , (8 months, 10 days)
Location: United Kingdom
Result: Axis strategic failure

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