Pietro Tria

Surviving The Night: The Bristol Blitz

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This podcast gives listeners the opportunity to learn more about six of the most impactful bombings that happened in Bristol during World War II. Surviving The Night: The Bristol Blitz focuses on the immediate impacts on local people as well as how the bombings played a long-lasting role in shaping how the city is today. This podcast is written, produced, and edited by Pietro Tria, who experimented with AI voice generator tools during the recording process. For info and feedback on X: @PietroLoiner

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06 - The Good Friday Raid 15.04.2024 19:29

Bristol is about to face the last major German air attack. People are exhausted, but an unexpected high profile visitor can boost Bristolians morale. Sources: Bristol at War - John Penny, published by Breedon Books 2002 Bristol under siege - Helen Reid, published by Redcliffe 2005 Luftwaffe operations over Bristol 1940/44 - John Penny, published by The Bristol Branch of the Historical Association...

05 - The Deadliest Raid 16.03.2024 14:03

After a tremendous winter, German attacks appear to be easing off. However, it's just an illusion. Bristolians are about to face the worst raid during World War Two in terms of loss of life. Sources: Bristol at War - John Penny, published by Breedon Books 2002 Bristol under siege - Helen Reid, published by Redcliffe 2005 Luftwaffe operations over Bristol 1940/44 - John Penny, published by The Bris...

04 - The Longest Raid 03.01.2024 13:09

In a freezing January, the battle against death and fire is even more challenging for the population. Bristol is about to face the largest-scale attack attempted against the city during the Second World War. Sources: Bristol at War - John Penny, published by Breedon Books 2002 Bristol under siege - Helen Reid, published by Redcliffe 2005 Luftwaffe operations over Bristol 1940/44 - John Penny, publ...

03 - The December Raids 02.12.2023 18:38

After facing their first major raid, Bristolians are now on the brink of an even more challenging December. Two terrifying raids loom on the horizon, and people's morale is at risk of crumbling... Sources: Bristol at War - John Penny, published by Breedon Books 2002 Bristol under siege - Helen Reid, published by Redcliffe 2005 Luftwaffe operations over Bristol 1940/44 - John Penny, published by Th...

02 - 24th of November 1940 24.11.2023 15:17

Bristolians are on the brink of experiencing the first large-scale raid on their city. German bombs are poised to unleash terror and destruction, altering Bristol forever. Sources: Bristol at War - John Penny, published by Breedon Books 2002 Bristol under siege - Helen Reid, published by Redcliffe 2005 Luftwaffe operations over Bristol 1940/44 - John Penny, published by The Bristol Branch of the H...

01 - Operation Bruder 23.11.2023 9:10

The war has begun, and Bristol encounters numerous challenges as Britain engages with Germany. The question lingers: are Bristolians prepared for the first enemy blitz? Sources: Bristol at War - John Penny, published by Breedon Books 2002 Bristol under siege - Helen Reid, published by Redcliffe 2005 Luftwaffe operations over Bristol 1940/44 - John Penny, published by The Bristol Branch of the Hist...