The Baedeker Raid on Canterbury

Lecture


Watts, M. 2023. The Baedeker Raid on Canterbury.
AuthorsWatts, M.
TypeLecture
ContributorsNewton, J.
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Talk on the Baedeker raid in the context of strategic bombing and total war, with emphasis on culture and morale. Delivered to a combined audience of the Historical Association (Canterbury Branch) and Canterbury Commemorative Society at the King's School.

KeywordsCanterbury; 1942; Strategic bombing; Civil defence; Civilian morale; World War 2
Year2023
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