January 19: Zeppelin Air Raids of 1915 — The First Civilian Bombing from the Sky

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On January 19, 1915, German Zeppelin airships carried out the first aerial bombardment of civilians in Britain, silently drifting over sleeping towns and changing warfare forever. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the strange true story of the Zeppelin raids, the fear they inspired, and how the night sky became a battlefield for the first time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support.🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments?Submit your ideas for The Strange History PodcastFollow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartRadioAudibleNew episodes regularly. History gets weird here.

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