This order is approved by Hitler three days later.
Tag: Blitz
Hitler announces city bombing campaign
Wednesday 4th September 1940 12:00In a speech to the German parliament, Hitler promises to erase British cities in retaliation for an RAF bombing raid on Berlin on the night of 25-26 August.
Hitler approves attacks on London
Thursday 5th September 1940 12:00This is the order given by Göring three days earlier.
First day of the "Blitz"
Saturday 7th September 1940 00:01Day normally taken to be the start of the "Blitz".