The SW4 and SW9 area covers Stockwell and Parts of Clapham.In total 27 V1's and 2 V2's were to strike in this part of London. Bad enough but a lower density than in some other regions,particulary those further to the South East.
about 72. died in the attacks. It is fortunate that 4 of the V1's and 1 V2 fell on Clapham Common thus minimising the risk of casualties. It is also interesting conjecture that the first 3 V1's on the Common fell over a 4 day period perhaps indicating that the Nazi's aim was better than some pundits have indicated. They may have been aiming at the wrong spot but they seem to have been quite accurate in their aim. The Kepler Road/Sandmere Road area on the Brixton border was hit by two V1's and suffered major damage. The extent of this can clearly be seen today by the extent of the post war housing development in this neighbourhood. The area endured 2 V2's one on the Common which caused major damage in the High Street and the Pavement and a second in Rodenhurst Road which again devasted the area. There are no recorded casualties from either of these rockets which is surprising when the extent of damage is considered,particulary at Rodenhurst Road.
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