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Burton on Trent WAS bombed by the Germans during WWII. A plane returning to Germany had remaining bombs subsequent to a bombing raid over Birmingham, the pilot followed the only light travelling East towards home from Birmingham which happened to be a train. The plane bided his time until the train stopped and although Burton was on black out decided that the train had either stopped at engine sheds or at a station in a town so this was his opportunity to cause some damage. The bombs were dropped firstly over Wellington Street just yards from the Station then others in and around Shobnall Street. Once the bombs were gone the plane headed off leaving devastation behind.
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Why were British cities bombed in World War II?
The Germans bombed British cities in WWI with blimps. They did the same thing in WWII with airplanes. The German thought if they bombed England, the British would surrender. The British did not surrender and bombed Germany (along with USA bomber planes) in retaliation.
Which event is generally considered to be the first belligerent act of World War 2?
The Germans did NOT bomb Pearl Harbor. The Japanese did. WWII was started with the German invasion of Poland in 1939. When the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor.
Why did Germany bomb factories in world war 2?
The main reason why the Germans bombed factories was because if they it and electricity or food factories the electricity would go and they would eventually starve to death.
When did World War 2 begin in england?
world war 2 started when England didn't like the ways of the Germans so they bombed their harbor and started world war 2. world war 2 started when England didn't like the ways of the Germans so they bombed their harbor and started world war 2.
Was the countryside ever bombed in world war 2?
No, it was not bombed because the armour was built in the Cities.
Who bombed the Germans in World War 2?
themselves, suprisingly
Is their a PC world in Burton on Trent?
no but there is one in derby 20 mins away
When was France bombed in World War 2?
The Germans initially bombed France to conquer the country. The Allied Forces were forced to bomb France to get rid of the Germans.
Why did Bristol get bombed in World War 2?
because the germans got bored with london
Where does the expression going for a Burton originate?
During world war 2 the airman shot down, would be reffered to as gone for a Burton meaning they had gone for a beer as a large brewery is located in Burton on Trent in the UK.
When did world war 2 bombs begin to fall?
Poland was severely bombed by the Germans in September 1939.
Why were British cities bombed in World War II?
The Germans bombed British cities in WWI with blimps. They did the same thing in WWII with airplanes. The German thought if they bombed England, the British would surrender. The British did not surrender and bombed Germany (along with USA bomber planes) in retaliation.
Who bombed citys first Germans or English in 2 world war?
Britain bombed the German military and other installations but when they could not achieve pinpoint accuracy they went to carpet bombing selected German areas and cities.
What did russia Italy and great brittan have in common in World War 2?
All three were bombed. Russia and Britain by the Germans and Italy by the Allies.
What event led the united stated to enter World War 2?
Germany invaded Poland, which brought Britain and France into WWIIFrance was attacked by the Germans next, and Britain did not have enough forces to attack backFrance was captured by GermanyBritain was being bombed by the Germans and the Germans were getting ready to fully invade BritainJapan bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, killing approximately 2,400 people
What made the Americans fight in the world war with England with Germany?
the Japanese who basically worked with the Germans bombed Hawaii so that's why the Americans was allied
Why did the US get involved during world war 1?
because the Germans bombed the lucitania, whic hwas a ship carrying lots of Americans to Britain. They were cross with the Germans for killing their people so joined the war.
