000015

Description

A file containing intelligence reports relating to civil defence prepared twice a day for the Home Security War Room, primarily recounting the times, locations, and impacts of individual enemy attacks on the United Kingdom between July and December, 1944. Subjects covered in the file include the reconnaissance activities of hostile aircraft; attacks by enemy aircraft on population centres; and the impact of these attacks, including homelessness, civilian and military casualties, and bomb damage. This damage included the destruction of residential areas, coastal areas, dockyards, farms, factories, hospitals, libraries, schools, shops, and municipal buildings; issues with the functioning of public utilities, including the water supply, electricity, telecommunications, and the gas supply; and problems with road and railway services. Other subjects discussed include the types of weapons used in the attacks, including flying bombs, anti-aircraft weapons, and long-range rockets; and the provision of post-raid services, including rest centres and rescue services.

Keywords

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