Does footage of WWI bombing of London by zeppelins exist?

Did Zeppelins bomb London ww1?

Bombing raids



Throughout 1915 and 1916, Zeppelin raids became a regular feature of life. On 8 September 1915 a single airship inflicted serious damage on the very centre of the City of London, including Lincoln’s Inn. The airships were vulnerable to the vagaries of the wind and British fighter aircraft.

Did Zeppelins bomb Britain?

As it became clear that the war would be long and drawn out, Zeppelins were sent to bomb British cities. Their route was over the North Sea from their bases on the north west German coast. The early raids caused lots of damage and many civilian casualties.

Did Zeppelins drop bombs in ww1?

On January 19, 1915, the zeppelins struck Great Britain for the first time, dropping bombs on the seaside towns of Great Yarmouth and King’s Lynn. With the targeting of civilian populations from the air, modern warfare had arrived.

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