Scene in London, England, in 1940. Standing up gloriously out of the flames and smoke of surrounding buildings, St. Paul's Cathedral is seen here during the great fire raid of Sunday, December 29th. Click here to enlarge.
The Blitzkrieg against England in 1940, known as the Battle of Britain, was a significant campaign in World War II where Nazi Germany aimed to achieve air superiority over the Royal Air Force (RAF). Employing swift, coordinated attacks, the German Luftwaffe targeted military installations, airfields, and later, civilian areas, including London. Despite the intense bombardment, the RAF's resilience, advanced radar technology, and effective fighter tactics thwarted the German offensive. The failure of the Blitzkrieg marked the first major defeat for Hitler's forces, boosting Allied morale and demonstrating that the Luftwaffe could be resisted and defeated.
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