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Germany
began to launch V-1 rockets at England, opening a new phase in
terrorism against civilian populations. 8,000 missiles were fired at
England, including more than 2,300 at London alone. They had a harsh
psychological effect on the virtually defenseless population. The
buzz that typified their flight was followed by a deafening
explosion. The V-1 was 25 feet long, and carried a one-ton warhead.
Its tremendous destructive force caused thousands of deaths and
demolished more than a million buildings. Even more terrifying was
the V-2, against which there was no defense at all. They savaged the
population until their launching facilities were captured or
destroyed.
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