The ClydeBank Blitz
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L'assalto a ClydeBank (prima parte)
The ClydeBank Blitz (Part One)
Part one of the documentary about Scotland's worst civilan disaster. The intense bombing inflicted upon the people of Clydebank by the German lutwaffe over the nights of 13th & 14th March 1941. The goverment of that time censored the full details of what actually happened on those fateful nights. A total of 528 people died, more than a thousand were injured and only seven of the town's 12,000 homes remained untouched by the bombs.
Prima parte del documentario sul peggior disastro civile della Scozia. L'intenso bombardamento inflitto alla popolazione di Clydebank dalla Lutwaffe tedesca nelle notti del 13 e 14 marzo 1941. Il governo dell'epoca censurò tutti i dettagli di ciò che realmente accadde in quelle fatidiche notti.
In totale morirono 528 persone, più di mille rimasero ferite e solo sette delle 12.000 case della città rimasero intatte dalle bombe.
The Blitz in Scotland
These places were important to the war effort
because weapons and bombs were made there.
This made them a target for German planes.
Many people lived next to where they worked
so hundreds were killed during the raids.
coal minesfactories
shipyards
What Was the Blitz?
The blitz was a quick and surprise attack during the Second World War. Blitz
is the German word for lightning. Scotland was bombed over 500 times during
the war and 2500 people were killed.
Why Was Scotland Bombed?
Scotland was bombed because it had:
Page 1 of 2
The Blitz in Scotland
Scottish places bombed during the Second World War:
Aberdeen
On the night of
21st April 1943,
between 40 and
50 bombers flew
over Aberdeen.
125 people were
killed and over
10 000 houses
were bombed.
Clydebank
On the 13th and 14th March 1941,
about 400 German planes dropped
bombs on Clydebank. 528 people were
killed and over 1000 bombs fell.
Peterhead
Peterhead was
the second most
bombed place in
Britain. It was
bombed over 28
times.
Greenock
On the 6th and 7th May 1941, 50
German planes bombed Greenock.
280 people were killed and over
1200 were injured.
Page 2 of 2
Questions
1. Complete the sentence.
The blitz was
2. Blitz is the German word for...
3. Name two places in Scotland that were bombed.
4. True or false?
5. Why did the Luftwae bomb factories? Give a reason for your answer.
6. Look at the map.
Why do you think Peterhead was the second most bombed place in Britain?
7. Use two words to describe a blitz.
8. Write two facts you have learnt about the blitz in Scotland.
The Blitz in Scotland
lightning
Scotland was bombed over 500 times.
thunder
Scotland’s shipyards were bombed.
war
Peterhead was the most bombed city in Britain.
True False
Challenge: Use the map to create a timeline of the blitz in Scotland. Research other areas
in Scotland that were bombed during the blitz.
Answers
1. Complete the sentence.
The blitz was a quick and surprise aack during the Second World War.
2. Blitz is the German word for...
3. Name two places in Scotland that were bombed.
Places in Scotland that were bombed were Aberdeen, Glasgow, Greenock, Peterhead,
Clydebank. (Answers may vary.)
4. True or false?
5. Why did the Luftwae bomb factories? Give a reason for your answer.
The Luftwae bombed factories because they made supplies for the war eort and
hundreds of people worked there. (Answers may vary.)
6. Look at the map.
Why do you think Peterhead was the second most bombed place in Britain?
Peterhead was the second most bombed place in Britain because it was the rst place
the planes reached when they left Germany. (Answers may vary.)
7. Use two words to describe a blitz.
Answers may vary.
8. Write two facts you have learnt about the blitz in Scotland.
Answers may vary.
The Blitz in Scotland
lightning
Scotland was bombed over 500 times.
thunder
Scotland’s shipyards were bombed.
war
Peterhead was the most bombed city in Britain.
True False
Challenge: Answers may vary.
The Blitz in Scotland
The Luftwaffe also wanted to attack
civilian areas - a civilian is a person who
is not in the armed forces. Thousands of
homes were destroyed in Scotland and
many people were left homeless.
What Was the Blitz?
The blitz was a sudden and quick attack during the Second World War. ‘Blitzkrieg’
is a German word meaning ‘lightning war’. It happened over a period of 8
months between September 1940 and May 1941. Scotland was bombed over
500 times and 2500 people were killed.
Why Was Scotland Bombed?
The German air force, called the Luftwaffe,
dropped bombs to damage and destroy
industrial areas. Scotland had coalmines,
factories and shipyards and they were very
important to the war effort.
Page 1 of 2
The Blitz in Scotland
Scottish places bombed during the Second World War:
Aberdeen
On the night of
21st April 1943,
between 40 and
50 bombers flew
over Aberdeen.
98 civilians and
27 soldiers were
killed and over
10 000 houses
were bombed.
Clydebank
On the 13th and 14th March 1941, about 400
German planes dropped bombs on Clydebank.
528 people were killed and over 1000 bombs
fell. 40 000 people were left homeless. Only
seven homes were undamaged.
Peterhead
Peterhead was
the second most
bombed place in
Britain. It was
bombed over 28
times. Peterhead
was the first place
that German
bombers reached
when they
flew across the
North Sea.
Greenock
On the 6th and 7th May
1941, 50 German planes
bombed Greenock. 280 people
were killed and over 1200
were injured.
Page 2 of 2
Questions
1. Complete the sentence.
The blitz was
2. ‘Blitzkrieg’ is a German word meaning
3. Why was Scotland bombed in the Second World War?
4. Why were factories important for the war eort?
5. Why was Peterhead the second most bombed place in Britain?
6. Use three adjectives to describe a blitz.
7. What is a civilian?
8. Why were there a lot of homeless people during the Second World War?
9. Draw a line to match the place to the information.
10. Write three facts you have learnt about the blitz in Scotland.
The Blitz in Scotland
Challenge: Use the map to create a timeline of the blitz in Scotland. Research other areas
in Scotland that were bombed during the blitz.
Aberdeen the second most bombed place in Britain
Greenock 98 civilians were killed during a blitz
Clydebank is on the west coast of Scotland
Peterhead 40 000 people were left homeless here
Answers
1. Complete the sentence.
The blitz was a sudden and quick aack during the Second World War.
2. ‘Blitzkrieg’ is a German word meaning lightning war.
3. Why was Scotland bombed in the Second World War?
Scotland was bombed in the Second World War because it had coal mines, factories and
shipyards, which were important for the war effort.
4. Why were factories important for the war eort?
Factories were important for the war effort because weapons and bombs were made
there. (Answers may vary.)
5. Why was Peterhead the second most bombed place in Britain?
Peterhead was the second most bombed place in Britain because it was the rst place
that the planes reached when they left Germany. Answers may vary.
6. Use three adjectives to describe a blitz. Answers may vary.
7. What is a civilian? A civilian is a person who is not in the armed forces.
8. Why were there a lot of homeless people during the Second World War?
There were a lot of homeless people during the Second World War because thousands of
homes were destroyed in the blitz.
9. Draw a line to match the place to the information.
10. Write three facts you have learnt about the blitz in Scotland.
Answers may vary.
The Blitz in Scotland
Challenge: Use the map to create a timeline of the blitz in Scotland. Research other areas
in Scotland that were bombed during the blitz. Answers may vary.
Aberdeen the second most bombed place in Britain
Greenock 98 civilians were killed during a blitz
Clydebank is on the west coast of Scotland
Peterhead 40 000 people were left homeless here
The Blitz in Scotland
The Luftwaffe also wanted to attack civilian areas - a
civilian is a person who is not in the armed forces.
Thousands of homes were destroyed in Scotland
and many people were left homeless. The blitz was
terrifying - Hitler wanted it to affect the morale of
British citizens and make them believe they could not
win the war.
The Clydebank Blitz
On the 13th and 14th March 1941, Clydebank
was bombed. Clydebank, located seven miles from
the centre of Glasgow, was a busy industrial area.
Factories along the river Clyde were producing
munitions and weapons for the war effort; as a
result, it was a prime target for the Luftwaffe. The
strikes were so quick that the residents had no time to
evacuate and only seven houses were left undamaged.
What Was the Blitz?
The blitz was a sudden and quick attack during the Second World War. ‘Blitzkrieg’
is a German word meaning ‘lightning war’. It happened over a period of eight
months between September 1940 and May 1941. Scotland was air raided over
500 times and approximately 2500 people were killed.
Why Was Scotland Bombed?
The German air force, called the Luftwaffe,
dropped bombs to damage and destroy
industrial areas. Scotland had coalmines,
factories and shipyards, which were very
important to the war effort.
Page 1 of 2
The Blitz in Scotland
Scottish places bombed during the Second World War:
Aberdeen
On the night of
21st April 1943,
between 40 and
50 bombers flew
over Aberdeen.
98 civilians and
27 soldiers were
killed and over
10 000 houses
were bombed.
Clydebank
On the 13th and 14th March 1941, about 400
German planes dropped bombs on Clydebank.
528 people were killed and over 1000 bombs
fell. 40 000 people were left homeless. It is
Scotland’s worst civilian disaster.
Peterhead
Peterhead was
the second most
bombed place in
Britain. It was
bombed over 28
times. The RAF
base was bombed
in November
1941. Peterhead
was the first place
that German
bombers reached
when they
flew across the
North Sea.
Greenock
On the 6th and 7th May
1941, 50 German planes
bombed Greenock. 280 people
were killed and over 1200
were injured.
Page 2 of 2
Questions
1. What was the blitz?
2. What does Blitzkrieg mean?
3. Why was ‘blitz’ an appropriate word to use to describe the raids?
4. Write three adjectives to describe a blitz.
5. Why did the Luftwae bomb Scotland?
6. Which word in the text tells you a blitz was an unpleasant experience?
7. Why do you think Peterhead was the second most bombed place in Britain?
8. Write the Scoish places bombed in chronological order.
9. Give two reasons why so many people were killed in the Clydebank blitz.
10. Write three facts you have learnt about the blitz in Scotland.
The Blitz in Scotland
Challenge: Write a diary entry for a factory worker who has experienced a bombing raid.
Think about how they felt and what they saw and heard.
Answers
1. What was the blitz?
The blitz was a sudden and quick aack during the Second World War.
2. What does Blitzkrieg mean?
Blitzkrieg means lightning war in German.
3. Why was ‘blitz’ an appropriate word to use to describe the raids?
Blitz was an appropriate word to use because the attacks were sudden and quick just
like a bolt of lightning.
4. Write three adjectives to describe a blitz. Answers may vary.
5. Why did the Luftwae bomb Scotland?
The Luftwae bombed Scotland because it had industrial areas that were important for
the war eort.
6. Which word in the text tells you a blitz was an unpleasant experience?
The word in the text that tells you that the blitz was an unpleasant experience is terrifying.
7. Why do you think Peterhead was the second most bombed place in Britain?
Peterhead was the second most bombed place in Britain because it was the first place
that German bombers reached when they flew across the North Sea.(Answers may vary.)
8. Write the Scoish places bombed in chronological order.
13th and 14th March 1941 – Clydebank
6th and 7th May 1941 - Greenock
November 1941 - Peterhead
21st April 1943 - Aberdeen
9. Give two reasons why so many people were killed in the Clydebank blitz.
Reasons why so many people were killed in Clydebank are: the aack was quick so no
one could take shelter; hundreds of bombs were dropped; the bombs were dropped on
factories and houses.
10. Write three facts you have learnt about the blitz in Scotland. Answers may vary.
The Blitz in Scotland
Challenge: Answers may vary.