Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
During the Blitz, which city was almost totally destroyed by German bombing?
- ACambridge
- BCoventryRight answer
- CManchester
- DEdinburgh
Answer: Coventry
The Blitz was the German bombing of British cities at night. Coventry was nearly wiped out, and the East End of London also suffered heavy damage.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "The 20th century". Practice question 233 of 651, written in our own words.