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In May 1941, Liverpool became the target of the most intense aerial bombardment outside of London. For eight days, the city burned as the Luftwaffe attempted to sever Britain’s Atlantic lifeline. From the tragic story of Margaret Johnson, who lost three children in the ruins, to the miraculous survival of a newborn baby in a clothes basket, this documentary explores the raw human cost of the Blitz. We investigate why the city felt abandoned by the government and how the "Liverpool Spirit" ultimately refused to break. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on

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Title
The Most Intense Bombing Raid In British History
Category
History
Runtime
45 minutes
Language
English
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War Stories

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