From September 1940 to May 1941, Germany launched an air attack against Britain, coined the Blitz. Air raid sirens going off, the rush to get to shelter and waiting for bombs overhead to land, this documentary looks back at individuals’ stories to see what it was like to live through such a terrifying time.
Stories from the Blitz features new interviews with those who were there and amazing archive footage of the devastation, and of human courage and sheer will to survive one of Britain’s darkest periods in History.
Director : Bruce Vigar
0:00 Full Documentary
0:28 🔥 The Blitz begins in London in 1940, causing devastation and changing the country for decades to come.
7:42 🏘️ Evacuation during World War II: Children and women were sent to the countryside for safety, experiencing a new way of life.
13:54 🌍 During World War II, children were evacuated from their homes but many eventually returned. Enemy aliens, including Jewish refugees, were rounded up and sent to internment camps in the Isle of Man and other countries.
21:05 ✈️ During World War II, spies were discovered in Britain and a new Act was passed to punish them with death. The blackout regulations and scrap drives became part of everyday life.
30:22 💣 The Luftwaffe successfully bombed Coventry using their radar system, causing significant damage and casualties.
36:19 🌃 During World War II, Britain lacked night fighter aircraft and relied on ground control for instructions, but early experiments with radar-equipped bombers and Turbinlite flights were not successful.
44:14 💣 The Blitz during World War II had devastating effects on London, with civilians facing danger, looters, and the need for ticketing in underground shelters.
51:15 ✈️ The bombing raids on British cities during World War II and the introduction of V-1 flying bombs
58:34 💣 The V-1 and V-2 attacks during World War II caused significant damage and casualties in London and Kent.
1:06:11 💣 London endured devastating V-2 attacks during World War II, resulting in thousands of deaths, destruction of homes and buildings, and widespread fear and illness among the population.