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Unlost: A 1939 London Blitz evacuation story

Unlost: A 1939 London Blitz evacuation story

by Genevieve Lowles During the early years of World War II, over 18,000 tons of explosive bombs were dropped on the city of London by the German air force, known as the Luftwaffe. 18,000 tons is a difficult amount to quantify. It caused untold destruction, property damage, and approximately 13,000 civilian deaths. It’s difficult to imagine now, especially as a resident of London in 2018. The population today certainly has plenty to worry about. However, I often find myself imagining…

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