001163

Description

A file of documents relating to a consolidated report on the effects of air raids on the city of Exeter between late April and early May, 1942. Subjects covered in the file include a description of the city; a synopsis of the attacks; the extent of the physical damage; civilian and civil defence personnel casualties; the effect on morale; the operations of the Civil Defence Services, including control-room staff, wardens, and the rescue and casualty services; the police control of traffic and the public; and the provision of mortuary space for casualties. Other subjects covered include the organisation of the Fire Guard; air-raid shelter provisions; post-raid services, including the provision of information, rest centres, billeting, food supplies, and military aid; post-raid salvage, demolitions, repairs, debris clearance, and burials; and recommendations for defence against future attacks. Documents in the file include photographs of the bomb damage.

Keywords

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