Rare Historic Footage of London During the Blitz | Cities at War: London | Our History

London was the first city to discover what 'Total War' could mean in the age of aerial bombardment. The first city to endure rocket attack, a tenth of the city was lost, 30,000 died but the notorious 'Blitzkrieg' failed to demoralise the population. Subscribe to Our History: https://bit.ly/3v5mKBG This film was first broadcast: 1968 These films are not about nations nor the political difference among nations. They are concerned with the people who lived in different cities which were subjected to the devastation of the Second World War. The films demonstrate the miraculous reliance and spirit of the people who endured bombardment and saturation bombing in the years 1939-1945, and describe the annihilation of social barriers and the growth of a common morale in the common struggle to survive. Watch More Documentaries Our Life - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Our Taste - bit.ly/3OZoDcV Start your journey of discovery with Our History, as we bring you eye-opening documentaries and educational programmes about our world history. We will guide you through awe-inspiring events from our past and help you get a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events that have shaped the world we live in today. Content distributed by ITV Studios. #London #WW2 #Documentary