Disturbing: The Blitz May Have Been a Cover for a Horrific Murder
Synopsis
On September 7, 1940, nearly 350 bombers began a nine-month bombing campaign over London, which would reveal a hidden murder case amid the chaos.
Synopsis
Guy Walters, a historian and journalist, reflects on London during the Blitz of the 1940s. He describes the bombing campaign that began on September 7, 1940, when nearly 350 German bombers targeted the city for 57 consecutive nights. Amid this chaos, Walters reveals a murder case that emerged and changed the nature of detective work and forensics in Britain. The segment explores how the war's turmoil obscured this dark crime.
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Why Watch
- See how the Blitz changed detective work forever.
- Find out about a murder case hidden in wartime chaos.
- Meet historians discussing the impact of the Blitz.
Did You Know
- The Blitz bombing campaign lasted for nine months, from August 1940 to November 1941.
- On September 7, 1940, nearly 350 bombers and over 600 fighters attacked London.
- The Germans bombed London for 57 consecutive nights during the Blitz.
- The iconic 'Keep Calm and Carry On' poster is associated with the Blitz spirit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Blitz?
The Blitz was a nine-month-long bombing campaign by Hitler's Luftwaffe that began in September 1940 and targeted London.
How many consecutive nights did the Germans bomb London during the Blitz?
The Germans bombed London for 57 consecutive nights during the Blitz.
What is the 'Blitz spirit'?
The 'Blitz spirit' refers to the determination of Londoners to stand together and not give in to the threat of bombing during World War II.
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