They were used to block off the bombing runs of enemy aircraft, they were tethered to the ground by steel cables and the aircraft flew into these cables and crashed. The blimps were unmanned and not used as transportation
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The World War I zeppelins were large blimps used to gain information from over enemy lines, but were slow and easy targets for artillery guns.
There were blimps over the beaches to impede low flying German aircraft. In fact the Luftwaffe was conspicuous by it's total absence all day.
The purpose was to furthur America's strength & power over the rest of the world.
During World War 2 there were, and still are, soldiers stationed all over Europe. It is possible, though not confirmed, that there were American soldiers stationed in South-East London during World War 2.
The Germans were trying weaken English defenses and take over the country.
Blimps yes
London's tourists come from all over the world.
The World War I zeppelins were large blimps used to gain information from over enemy lines, but were slow and easy targets for artillery guns.
No. It was built as a tourist attraction and still is.
There were blimps over the beaches to impede low flying German aircraft. In fact the Luftwaffe was conspicuous by it's total absence all day.
There are no reported incidents of people being struck and killed by rogue blimps each year. Blimps are highly regulated and controlled aircraft, and incidents of rogue blimps causing harm are extremely rare.
All over the world.
To take over the world
The New Millennium celebrations were held all over the world, not just in London.
Its London
The purpose was to furthur America's strength & power over the rest of the world.
Madonna is a world famous singer. She has homes all over the world including London. She does not give out her private address to the general public.