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The Blitz: everything you wanted to know
Episode 2129

The Blitz: everything you wanted to know

Dan Todman answers listener questions on the bombing raids that hit Britain during the Second World War

HistoryExtra podcast · Immediate

November 3, 202445m 17s

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Show Notes

How did British civilians respond when they found themselves under aerial bombardment during the Second World War? Was normal life put on hold during air raids? And was 'Blitz Spirit' a real thing? Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne for our latest 'everything you wanted to know' episode, historian Dan Todman answers your questions on the Blitz.


Caroline Shenton reveals the secret mission to save Britain’s national artworks and artefacts from the Nazis during the Second World War: https://link.chtbl.com/u_9bMmXR.


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