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Experience the turbulent sounds and sights of the Blitz during World War II. From the chilling wail of air raid sirens to the heavy thud of bombers overhead, the home front faced destruction as never before. Explore the harrowing realities of civilians—night after night, buildings crumbled and lives were forever altered. Anderson and Morrison shelters became havens amidst chaos, while families sought solace in underground stations. With thousands of casualties, collective resilience defined the spirit of the British people enduring one of history's darkest times.
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"First, there was the alert, a wail rising and falling for two minutes. There was not one siren but a series, as the note was taken up by borough after borough. Then, there was a heavy, uneven throb of the bombers. Then there were many noises. The howling of dogs; the sound of a high explosive bomb falling, like a tearing sheet; the clatter of little incendiaries on the roofs and pavements; the dull thud of walls collapsing; the burglar alarms which destruction had set ringing; the crackle of flames, a relishing, licking noise, and the bells of the fire engines". Sounds of the Blitz
First Night: 7th/8th September 1940 430 killed 16,000 seriously injured From 7th September 1940 to New Year's Day 1941 13,339 killed 17,937 seriously injured. Night of May 10th/11th 1941 1,436 killed 1,752 seriously injured Casualties in the Blitz .
