Why Were the Major Cities of Britain Bombed by the Germans in 1940-1941?

... Q1. Why Were the Major Cities of Britain Bombed by the Germans in 1940-1941? The bombing of the major cities in Britain, otherwise known as the Blitz - began as the Battle of Britain neared its climax. The Germans wanted to destroy British aircraft factories and thus deny the RAF the reinforcements they needed. When the Germans failed to achieve the necessary air superiority they needed to launch Operation Sealion (the invasion of Britain), and a battle of attrition ensued. This began when the Germans came to the conclusion that if an invasion was not immediately possible, they could bomb the UK. The idea of bombing Britain into submission was based on General Giulio Douhet (an Italian General) ideas. In 1930, he argued that air forces should be used in war to destroy the enemy's air force and morale, until the opposing government surrendered. The Germans had tried such tactics during the

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