13 Jun 1917
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- At midday German Gotha bombers launched from bases in Belgium bombed London, England, United Kingdom, killing 162 civilians and injuring 432. Daily air raids would continue for a month, largely unopposed by the RNAS and Royal Flying Corps. The effect on civilian morale was considerable and damaging, and worker's productivity levels plummeted. The psychological impact was perhaps as damaging to Britain as the loss of life and physical destruction caused by the falling bombs. ww2dbase [London, England | AC]
- Clifton Cates was officially placed on active duty with the US Marine Corps Reserves. ww2dbase [Clifton Cates | CPC]
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