💥 The United Kingdom during WW2

In a nutshell: After the Battle of France, the UK was the only European country from the Allies still standing against Nazi power. The goal of the German forces was to weaken the country by constantly attacking food convoys from the US, destroying military (especially air force) bases, and bombing civilian areas.

The Luftwaffe suffered greater losses than the RAF, even though the odds initially seemed against the RAF, as the Germans had more planes and pilots.

The UK had a technological advantage — with the invention of radar, they were able to detect incoming aircraft before they reached British territory.

World War II caused over 50,000 civilian deaths, around 1,000 military deaths, and over 100,000 additional injuries in the UK.

📆 Important Dates

• "Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat" speech – 13/05/1940
• "We Shall Fight on the Beaches" speech – 04/06/1940
• "Their Finest Hour" speech – 18/06/1940
• The Blitz – September 1940 to May 1941

🔥 The Blitz

The Blitz was a period during which London and other major UK cities were repeatedly bombed by the German Luftwaffe. Several iconic landmarks were damaged, including the Houses of Chambers and Buckingham Palace.

👔 Wiston Churchill

Born the 30 November 1874 and died the 24 January 1965. Member of the conservative party ("right leaning") and successfully elected at the House of Commons from 1924 to 1964. He replaced Chamberlain after his resignation until he looses the elections in 1945.