Its well written, obviously thoroughly researched, and full both of facts. During the clydebank blitz you would firstly nhear sirens going of and there would be a lot of noise. When, on the evening of march 1941, the authorities first detected that clydebank was. At the time the governments initial assessment was more concerned with industrial production.
Lyrics composed by john henderson on 25th june, 2007, as a tribute to his great grand aunt, jeannie rennie menzies, who died in the clydebank blitz as her home at 31 peel street, partick, glasgow collapsed around her on the 30th march, 1941. A former telegram delivery boy during the clydebank blitz is still haunted by the horror of having to hand over messages telling women their sons and husbands had died. The goverment of that time censored the full details of what actually. Specially commissioned stained glass window by eilidh keith 1997 in a memorial side chapel. One of the most intense german bombings took place there on the th and 14th march 1941.
Services remember clydebank blitz on 75th anniversary. Clydebank blitz subtitles portal download srt and ass. Government information released after the war stated. Mar 18, 2014 on a moonlit evening on thursday march 1941, just after 9pm, the first of 236 german bombers converged on clydeside. Download for free and play full version of blitz 1941, an action game, v. Glasgow suffered the highest number of fatalities about 650, but in proportion to its population of about 50,000 the burgh of clydebank suffered the worst. As the author says in the book, most wont talk about what happened those two nights in 1941, and that has always been true in our family. Son of john walker, of 10 buchanan street march 1941, at clydebank. A map of where the bombs dropped during the clydebank.
Over the nights of the th and 14th march 1941 clydebank, glasgow, was repeatedly bombed in a. See more ideas about the blitz, battle of britain and war. A map of where the bombs dropped during the clydebank blitz. It is agreed by all observers that the bearing of the people in clydebank was beyond praise. The blitz memorial, old dalnottar cemetery, clydebank, reads. Services of commemoration are held over the weekend to mark the 75th anniversary of the clydebank blitz. Names of victims of the clydebank blitz glasgow 1941 answers. It is thousands of tragic experiences bonded together by a single catastrophic event and like all things which entail human activity it is complex. Thousands were killed over a period of only two days in march 1941. Clydebank was the main target for a bomb strike as it played a vital part in the war effort by providing a vast amount of munitions. The clydebank blitz comprised two devastating luftwaffe air raids on the shipbuilding town of clydebank in scotland which took place in march 1941. And yet their spirits, while challenged, rallied as london rallied, as britain itself.
Clydebank in 1941 was a small industrial town approximately two miles long with an occupied townscape space of just over one and a half square miles. Dedicated to the memory of the citizens of clydebank who lost their lives through enemy action in march 1941. On and 14 march 1941, clydebank was the target of one of the most intense luftwaffe bombing raids of world war ii. After the blitz there was a mass exodus, with nearly 18,000 people evacuating clydebank. Clydebank blitz march 1941 world war two devastation in the street b448jh from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. When the blitz came to clydebank open university in scotland. Bbc news in pictures picture gallery clydebank blitz. It was considered to be the worst case of destruction and civilian deaths in scotland during the war. Clydebank, to the immediate east, suffered badly as a result of being in close proximity.
Know your history the clydebank blitz rebecca graham. On a moonlit evening on thursday march 1941, just after 9pm, the first of. More than 1200 people died when nazi bombs rained from the sky 60 years ago. Clydebank blitz over two nights on the th and 14th of march 1941, clydebank suffered intense attack from the luftwaffe as they tried to destroy shipbuilding and industrial targets in the town. Bombs over glasgow on the night of the clydebank blitz. Afterwards only seven of the 12,000 houses in the town were left undamaged, with 4,000 completely destroyed and a similar number severely damaged. When the blitz came to clydebank, bombs rained on a workforce in which some 6,000 apprentices were engaged in a strike over their working conditions that had already lasted.
Clydebank blitz world war ii 193945 scotlands history. This monument is dedicated to those who lost their lives. On the nights of the and 14 march 1941, clydebank was almost destroyed and out. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and. Gary ralston joined some of the survivors as they paid tribute yesterday to the loved ones they lost. Mar, 2016 on the nights of march and 14, 1941, nazi bombs intended for the shipbuilders and the munitions factories of clydebank rained down on the tenement homes, killing, crushing and maiming. Clydebank blitz happened in 1941 on the th and 14th of march.
A map of where the bombs dropped during the clydebank blitz,th and 14th of march 1941. Survivor of clydebank blitz still haunted by horrors of. The worst of these attacks was the clydebank blitz, which took place on march th and 14 th 1941. The clydebank blitz has always been at the back of my mind. Survivor tells how best friend and 14 relatives died in clydebank blitz. On the 68th anniversary of the clydebank blitz which took place on the th and 14th of march 1941, bronze plaques with the names of the 528 people killed over the two nights were dedicated at a service in old dalnottar cemetery. The principal feature of the book is the way in which macleod gives prominence to the voices of those who witnessed the bombing, although he does not engage critically with these accounts. The image will be credited to yourself and free for reuse for noncommercial purposes by others under the iwm non commercial licence. The clydebank blitz on th and 14th march 1941 saw in excess of 450 elite german pathfinder bombers fly over the area during the two nights of bombing.
Clydebank blitz march 1941 world war two devastation. When, on the evening of march, 1941, the authorities first detected that clydebank was on beamtargeted by the primitive radioguidance system of the german bombersno effort was made to raise the alarm or to direct the. Whilst docks and shipbuilding yards were hit, the main effect on industry was indirectly caused by the heavy damage to the industrial dwelling area of clydebank. When, on the evening of march, 1941, the authorities first detected that clydebank was on beamtargeted by the primitive radioguidance system of the german bombersno effort was made to raise the alarm or to direct the residents to shelter or flight. There can be no doubt that the clydebank blitz succeeded in causing massive dislocation and hardship to the population. Heavy industry and shipbuilding naturally made clydebank a target for the german bombers when the war came. On the nights of 14 and 1415 march 1941 luftwaffe bombers raided clydeside and inflicted casualties in several.
The 528 people who fell when luftwaffe bombers targeted clydebank in 1941 are remembered 70 years on. Mar 14, 2009 clydebank was set ablaze during waves on luftwaffe attacks on and 14 march 1941 the german airforce targeted local munitions factories and shipyards during the blitz the bombing destroyed the towns infrastructure and thousands of homes. Remembering the clydebank blitz picture britainpicture. This excellent book describes clydebank before during and after the 2 day blitzkreig of 14 march 1941 that totally destroyed the area killing hundreds and demolshing nearly every building. This is an excellent source of information for anyone wanting to know the detail of the 1941 glasgowclydeside blitz.
No german bombers were shot down or lost to mechanical failure in the area, as one of comments suggests. Clydebank blitz march 1941 world war two devastation in the. The forgotten blitz on scotland that left hundreds dead. The cool, unwavering courage of the people is evident, and when the full story of their heroism in the face of the luftwaffe is told, they will take their place alongside the citizens of london and coventry. Clydebank blitz march 1941 world war two devastation in.
But how much do we really know about the attack that left hundreds dead. This can be confirmed by british and german archives. The town and famous singer sewing factory were badly damaged with many people killed or injured. It was the only location in scotland to be subjected to intensive luftwaffe bombing. During world war ii, on march and 14, 1941 at around 9pm, the majority of the town was destroyed by german. One resident is quoted as saying, i dont think that clydebank has ever fully recovered from the blitz.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Janiece calabrese download cassell military classics. The clydebank blitz 15 march 1941 national records. With reference to written sources and the memories of those who survived the experience, john macleod tells the story of the clydebank blitz and the terrible scale of death and devastation, speculating on why its incineration has been so widely forgotten and its. Discover the history of the clydebank blitz with the clyde waterfront heritage guide. Mar 17, 2011 the german bombing of clydebank during world war ii marked the worst loss of life in scotland during the blitz.
Clydebank in midst of the blitz event clydebank blitz, march 1941. This cemetery was eventually superseded by north dalnottar cemetery link which opened in 1972, and which is located on the other side of the road. This is a valuable account of the traumas suffered by clydebank as it was bombed by the luftwaffe on and 14 march 1941. Due to the crucial wartime role of its shipbuilders, clydebank suffered heavy bombing during the second world war. Clydebank in midst of the blitz event clydebank blitz. Clydebank blitz survivor weeps for brother killed in deadly. My grandfather was in the fire service in edinburgh and was called to help all i know is he fell through floors in a tenement building i know no more as he died in 1988. The german bombing campaign on clydebank of and 14 march 1941 had resulted in more deaths and destruction than anywhere else in scotland during the war.
Mar, 2015 a map of where the bombs dropped during the clydebank blitz,th and 14th of march 1941. Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the clydebank blitz project is a communityled project, funded by a heritage lottery fund sharing heritage grant. The bronze memorial plaques are the work of local artist tom mckendrick, and were added in 2009, on the occasion of the rededication see below. On the nights of the and 14 march 1941, the luftwaffe executed a brutal attack on clydebank, dealing a devastating blow from which the town never fully recovered. Professor of modern european history and the ou expert behind the new bbc 2 series blitz. The large stone structure is the original memorial.
Mar, 2011 the 528 people who fell when luftwaffe bombers targeted clydebank in 1941 are remembered 70 years on. This air raid was the most fiersome on any town or city in britain during ww11. Clydebank blitz quiz powerpoint teacher made twinkl. Many wounded and seriously injured were taken from the town and were registered dead on arrival or died elsewhere at a later date. The clydebank blitz could not be least described in a single story. See more ideas about glasgow scotland, glasgow and scotland. According to the local councils website, this cemetery, just south of great western road, opened in 1911. As a result of the raids on the nights of and 14 march 1941, the town was largely destroyed.
So i am grateful to have the opportunity to read such a thoroughly researched and wellwritten history of this terrible event. Most people are aware clydebank was attacked during world war ii to deadly air raids known as the blitz in 1941. As in london, the clydebank blitz had not broken the peoples spirit. My greatgrandmother died in the blitz in clydebank. Scran is a uk charity with a learning image service. Through lessons learned elsewhere, clydeside by 1941 had prepared itself comparatively well to undergo aerial attack.
Survivor of clydebank blitz still haunted by horrors of war. The bombs that changed britain talks about raids on clydebank in 1941. Scotlands history modern scotland the clydebank blitz the clydebank blitz 1941 the adobe flash player and javascript are required in order to view a video which appears on this page. It contains a memorial link for those who died in the clydebank blitz of 1941. See more ideas about glasgow, scotland and the blitz. Clydebank blitz memorial on the 68th anniversary of the. A map showing the impact of the clydebank blitz in 1941 tom mckendrick it got worse, with the skylight smashed by the bombing, and my father said wed better get out into the shelters out.
But, outside scotland, few have ever heard of the clydebank blitz. Pick your own free resource every week with our newsletter. The two nights saw 528 people dead and a further 617 residents seriously injured. Dedicated to over 500 known victims of the clydebank blitz who lost their lives during the clydebank blitz th and 14th march 1941. The clydebank blitz 15 march 1941 on the nights of 14 and 1415 march 1941 luftwaffe bombers raided clydeside and inflicted casualties in several industrial centres. The blitz was a severe blow to the town, with the aftereffects almost as horrendous as the bombing itself. Clydebank blitz world war ii 193945 on the nights of and 14 march 1941, german bombers attacked the munitions factories and shipyards of clydeside. The survivors left the devastated towns and sought refuge away from clydebank many would never return.
The number of casualties attributed to the clydebank blitz is 528. At present no image of this war memorial is available for online display. Clydebank blitz march 1941 world war two devastation in street firemen air raid army bomb damage b4k5kg from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Two burnedout corporation trams on dumbarton road near pattison street in dalmuir, in the aftermath of the blitz in march 1941 the first bombs were small 50 kg high explosive, oil bombs and incendiaries, with the intention of starting fires to act as a beacon for the main force, already en route from bases in france, holland, denmark and. Each night, over 200 german bombers attacked, aiming to. Duncan mcintosh braved the clydebank blitz of 1941. Part one of the documentary about scotlands worst civilan disaster. Get your copy of the issue by subscribing here or downloading the ipad app. Remembering the clydebank blitz picture britainpicture britain. Seventy five years ago the air raid sirens were beginning to sound in. Well over 1,200 people were killed in the clydeside area and at least the same again were seriously injured by the bombing on the nights of and 14 march 1941.