The Blitz: London Under 57 Nights of Bombardment

This episode examines the Luftwaffe’s 1940‑41 bombing campaign against Britain, looking beyond the myth of unbreakable morale to the lived experiences of civilians, the evolution of civil defence and the war‑time economy. It traces how shelters, blackouts and relief efforts shaped ordinary life amid terror and assesses how the attacks influenced the war effort. The discussion balances contemporary reports with modern scholarship to illuminate the true human cost and strategic impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices