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Events on Sunday 11 May 1941 1
1940 – 1941The BlitzLondon bombed for 57 consecutive nightsGermany began the Blitz on September 7, 1940, bombing London and other British cities. London was bombed for 57 consecutive nights. Over 43,000 civilians were killed but British morale held firm.