Flashcards : Defending Britain: The Battle, Blitz, and Welfare — 24 cartes

RAF victory prevented German invasion.

Carried out bombing and air attacks against Britain.

Fought Luftwaffe to achieve air superiority.

German planned invasion of Britain dependent on air control.

German night bombing of Britain’s industrial centres.

German air offensive targeting air bases and factories.

To reduce losses from RAF fighters.

German bombing campaign targeting London.

Avoid daylight RAF fighters and reduce losses.

Led to Luftwaffe losses and cancellation of invasion plans.

Over 600 aircraft lost, RAF lost 260 in late August.

Pressure Churchill into surrender and break morale.

Sirens, shelters, wardens, fire services.

Supported military and civil defence during the Blitz.

Organized civilian support and emergency aid.

Supported air defence, operated radar stations.

Idleness, Want, Disease, Ignorance, Squalor.

Proposed social reforms to build Welfare State.

Reduce social evils and provide social protections.

Support families financially, reduce poverty.

1948, providing free healthcare to all.

Healthcare access for everyone, regardless of income.

Using ration books and coupons to distribute supplies.

Exchanged for food during shortages.