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Anniversary of the Blitz
Topic Started: 13 Nov 2015, 09:50 AM (274 Views)
daib0
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this is a great article, goes into depth, and such poignant photos ...




BBC News


The Coventry Blitz: 'Hysteria, terror and neurosis'

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On 14 November 1940 the Luftwaffe launched its most devastating bombing raid of the Second World War so far. The target was Coventry, a manufacturing city in the heart of England with a beautiful medieval centre. The result was a shocking collapse of social order that caused thousands to flee and challenged notions of Britain's "Blitz spirit".

As dawn broke over a ruined city, a horrific scene of destruction greeted the survivors. Homes and factories were flattened and many buildings were consumed by flames so intense, the city's sandstone brickwork glowed red.

The air stank of burning flesh, and bodies, some mutilated beyond recognition, lay in the streets....


Worth a read: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-34746691



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As this is obviously very Coventry-orientated I re-posted this article on Sky Blues Talk, in case you'd like to see local reactions please look in here:

http://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threads/61399-Anniversary-of-the-Blitz?p=990110#post990110



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I've stood in the ruins of Coventry cathedral, that's a very sombre place. One thing that really hit home for me was the charred remains of a large wooden cross, quite possibly in its original position.
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never ever been there I'm afraid, though been to most nearby cities ...
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13 Nov 2015, 02:08 PM
never ever been there I'm afraid, though been to most nearby cities ...
My son used to be a competitive swimmer daib0, we travelled the length and breadth of the country with him for over 4 years. Coventry was a regular destination for us as it was where the Midland district championships were held. The cathedral was literally around the corner from the swimming pool. The new cathedral is built right next door to the old derelict one.
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