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Blind children in air raid shelter in London. In September 1940 the Luftwaffe began its
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Blind children in air raid shelter in London. In September 1940 the Luftwaffe began its
Blind children in air raid shelter in London. In September 1940 the Luftwaffe began its bombing campaign over London. For each and every person caught in the Blitz (as these attacks came to be known), the experience was truly terrifying. Imagine then the additional terror felt by these young blind children. The face of the youngest little girl shows the fear these nightly raids inflicted. For her though, deprived of her sight, an underground shelter would have been a cauldron of noise and fear.
3rd September 1940
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21397120
© Mirrorpix
1940 Air Raid Shelter Fear Hugging The Blitz Air Raid Expressions
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This poignant print captures the heart-wrenching reality faced by blind children during the devastating air raids over London in September 1940. As the Luftwaffe unleashed its bombing campaign, terror gripped every person caught in the Blitz, but for these young ones, their fear was compounded by their inability to see. The youngest girl's face reveals a profound sense of dread etched onto her features, reflecting the nightly horrors they endured. In this image, we witness these brave children seeking solace and protection within an air raid shelter deep underground. However, for them, this refuge would have been far from comforting. Deprived of sight, their heightened senses would have transformed the shelter into a cacophony of terrifying noises and unknown dangers lurking in every corner. The innocence captured here is both heartbreaking and inspiring. These children cling to each other tightly as if finding strength through unity amidst unimaginable circumstances. Their expressions speak volumes about the immense fear that permeated their lives during World War II. As we reflect on this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, let us remember not only the bravery exhibited by those who lived through such dark times but also acknowledge how war indiscriminately affects even society's most vulnerable members - like these blind children whose experiences were amplified by their disability.
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