V1 Buzz Bomb
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The German V-1 "buzz bomb" (flying bomb) was primarily used during the later stages of World War II (June 1944–March 1945) to attack London and southeast England, as well as the port city of Antwerp, Belgium. Launched from occupied France and Holland, these missiles targeted civilians to cause terror.
Key Usage Facts:
- Target Cities: London, England (primary target, 9,521+ launched) and Antwerp, Belgium (later target, 2,448+ launched).
- Launch Sites: Ramps located on the French coast (Pas-de-Calais) and in the Netherlands.
- Time Period: The campaign began on June 13, 1944, one week after D-Day, and continued until March 1945.
- Alternative Launching: Some V-1s were launched from modified Heinkel He 111 bombers.
The weapons were designed to cause panic and disruption in Allied cities, with over 30,000 produced, causing significant civilian casualties and structural damage.
