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Yes. Many people in England were saved by being sheltered in subway (Tube) tunnels and other underground hiding places. The efforts were by no means 100% successful, though, given the destructive power of some of the larger weapons used against London.
The Nazis buried much of their wartime industry in deep caves and artificial caverns, where it was similarly protected from Allied bombing.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes there were. There were public shelters that people could go to when the air raid sirens sounded. There were Anderson shelters that people could assemble in their back gardens and Morrison shelters that could be used indoors.
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∙ 13y agoyes many underground stations were used as bomb shelters aldwich station on the Piccadilly line (now closed) was one of the most popular.
there were many tragedy's eg. when the roof clasped at bethnal green station on the central line and when a bomb slid down the escalator at bank and killed hundreds
their used to be train that were used to carry food for those sheltering this was run by women
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∙ 13y agoIt all depends what you mean by "work". They didn't fully protect the soldiers, but they protected them enough to stop major injury.
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Why did Britain bomb Dresdon in world war 2?
Britain bombed Dresden in World War 2 because they sent our troops to coventry
Why did the US have bomb shelters in 1949?
The Cold War and nuclear arms races in the late forties through the eighties was the impetus of Americans building bomb shelters. They were convinced Russia would bomb America and they could have if Kennedy had not stopped Fidel Castro and the Russians from sending over their nuclear missiles located ninety miles from the US. Most of the bomb shelters were a joke. They never could have protected the people from the radiation in the air or from the bomb explosion.
What are the names of the shelters that were built in case of a nuclear war?
In the 60's we called them "bomb shelters."
What shelters did people build in world war 2?
In WW2 bomb shelters were built due to being scared of begging bombed at there own home. This took place afte the bombing of pearl harbor. People thought if japan was willing to make such a trip to Hawaii,then they might make a trip to our homelend ,therefore many people scared of this fact, built bomb shelters in there own backyard.anyother questions on ww2, i would be willing to help.hit me back.
Why did Germany bomb London in the Battle of Britain?
During WW II, Germany attacked Britain, and Britain retaliated. That's what happens in times of war. You bomb me, and I'll bomb you. Fortunately all of that is over, and Britain and Germany are good friends in the 21st century.
What was the names of the bomb shelters in World War 2?
a bomb shelter
What did people in World War 2 have in their gardens?
bomb shelters
When were Anderson bomb shelters given out?
During the second world war.
What was the material of the world war 2 bomb shelters?
Anderson shelters wee made of corrugated iron.
What were bombs shelters used for in the world war?
to shelter people and soldiers from bomb attacks
Why did Britain bomb Dresdon in world war 2?
Britain bombed Dresden in World War 2 because they sent our troops to coventry
Why did the US have bomb shelters in 1949?
The Cold War and nuclear arms races in the late forties through the eighties was the impetus of Americans building bomb shelters. They were convinced Russia would bomb America and they could have if Kennedy had not stopped Fidel Castro and the Russians from sending over their nuclear missiles located ninety miles from the US. Most of the bomb shelters were a joke. They never could have protected the people from the radiation in the air or from the bomb explosion.
What are the names of the shelters that were built in case of a nuclear war?
In the 60's we called them "bomb shelters."
What types of machines were used to bomb Britain during the second world war?
airplanes
What did many Americans do to prepare for a possible nuclear war?
Built bomb shelters
Who used airaid shelters in world war 2?
All around the world but mainly Britain because was being heavily bombed by Ger.
How many people died from bomb attacks on Britain during World War 2?
Lots.
