On 13 June 1917, London experienced its first major daylight bombing raid when German Gotha bombers crossed the North Sea and attacked the capital. In less than twenty minutes, 162 people were killed and hundreds more injured, including children at the Upper North Street School in Poplar. This episode explores how the raid unfolded, why London’s defences failed, and how the attack marked a turning point in the history of modern warfare.
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• Dubbing: Lydie Moreno & Julius Houben
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