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This article by Lestrade (aka Unpopular Opinion) examines the narrative of German aerial bombardment of Britain during World War I, particularly the use of Zeppelins and Gotha bombers. The author argues that the reported damage and casualties are exaggerated and that the entire campaign may have been fabricated or misrepresented.

The author highlights the perceived ineffectiveness and unreliability of early aerial technology, questioning how airships could navigate and bomb accurately in adverse weather conditions. They point to inconsistencies in historical accounts, photographic evidence they deem to be staged or manipulated, and surprisingly low casualty figures compared to the supposed intensity of the attacks.

A significant portion of the article focuses on the theory that the British military may have caused a substantial number of civilian casualties through their own anti-aircraft fire, with some estimates suggesting a near 50/50 split between German bombs and friendly fire deaths. The author suggests this was potentially a deliberate tactic to create a sense of ongoing conflict and justify continued war efforts, maintaining public morale and preventing people from fleeing cities. Motives proposed include keeping people working in factories, maintaining public hysteria, demonizing the German enemy, and potentially insurance fraud due to the reported financial damages.

The article concludes by casting doubt on the authenticity of the entire German bombing campaign in World War I, suggesting it was primarily a psychological weapon rather than a physically destructive force, and that much of the evidence, including photographs and casualty figures, may have been fabricated.

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