November 14th will mark the 72nd anniversary since Coventry suffered the darkest day in its history. The Luftwaffe flew under the cover of fog and lit up the city in the devastating operation, code name Moonlight Sonata.
The first wave dropped marker flares to mark the way for the bombers with intention of demolishing the many factories around the city. At around 8pm on November 14th 1940, Coventry Cathedral among other local landmarks and residential areas were bombed.
It is said that Churchill sacrificed Coventry, to understand if the Allies had in fact cracked the Enigma code.
Nearly 1250 people died in separate bombing raids over three years, and to this day, the city shows the scars of such a horrific attack.
On November 11th 2012, Coventry City Ladies will support the Poppy appeal and mark their home fixture with Cardiff City with a minute’s silence to remember those who lost their lives on that fateful night, and the many millions who died as a result of both World Wars.
Kev Monks, on behalf of Covsupport News Service, who are one of the club's much valued sponsors, is fully behind Sunday’s mark of respect.
‘’It was the worst night in the City of Coventry's history, when over six hundred people lost their lives and it is something that simply should never be forgotten. Coventry is a proud city and I'm pleased that Coventry City Ladies are doing their bit to remember those who lost their lives, suffered, helped others and helped to rebuild our city.’’
The ladies team is another of example of how far this country has come since the war. The rights women have gained and the equality that we all receive, are a direct result of the sacrifice a generation gave us to be free, to have a choice and ultimately to live.
Coventry City Ladies will remember. Please join us at the Bedworth Oval this Sunday and support the girls, and remember the sacrifice that our ancestors made for each and every one of us, regardless of gender, religion or skin colour.