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3a For how long did bombs fall on Coventry during the big German air raid of 14/15 November 1940?

3b Which part of Coventry was most damaged by this air raid?

3c Why were firemen sent to Coventry from other parts of Britain after this air raid?

3d Do you think that the King's visit to Coventry, after the big air raid, helped its people to cope with what had happened?

3e Do you think that there might have been other reasons why people did not leave Coventry after the raid?

Description of the raid on Coventry, 14-15 November 1940

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PRO ref: AIR 40/288; Description of the raid on Coventry, 14-15 November 1940