Bristol Blitz

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Bristol was the fifth most heavily bombed city of World War II.

Contents 1 First Raid 2 Following Raids 3 Trivia 4 External links

[edit] First Raid

Hitler claimed that Bristol had been completely destroyed in a night raid on November 2, 1940 in which 5000 incendiary and 10.000 high explosive bombs were dropped on the old city. On November 24, the entire area that is now Castle Park is destroyed in another raid. 1,299 people were killed in the bombings. About 3,000 buildings were destroyed and 90,000 damaged.

[edit] Following Raids

The infamous Good Friday air raids caused further damage to the centre of the city, Knowle, Hotwells and Filton. The last air raid on Bristol was on April 25, 1941, when Brislington, Bedminster and Knowle were bombed.

[edit] Trivia

• Winston Churchill visited the ruins on April 12,1941 and was abused by crowds due to rumours that the city’s air defences were improper.

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[edit] External links

• Bristol timeline