Bombing of Würzburg in World War II
The Bombing of Würzburg in World War II was part of the strategic bombing campaign by the Allies against Nazi Germany. Würzburg, a city in Franconia. Although lacking major armaments industries (the Würzburg radar was named after the city, but not produced there) and hosting around 40 hospitals at the time, Würzburg was targeted as a traffic hub and as part of the attempt by Bomber Command to break the spirit of the German people. The major raid occurred on March 16, 1945 when Royal Air Force bombers dropped incendiary bombs that set fire to much of the city, killing an estimated 5,000 people and almost completely obliterating the historic town. Almost 90% of the buildings were destroyed in a raid that lasted less than 20 minutes.
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Bombing of Würzburg in World War II
The Bombing of Würzburg in World War II was part of the strategic bombing campaign by the Allies against Nazi Germany. Würzburg, a city in Franconia. Although lacking major armaments industries (the Würzburg radar was named after the city, but not produced there) and hosting around 40 hospitals at the time, Würzburg was targeted as a traffic hub and as part of the attempt by Bomber Command to break the spirit of the German people. The major raid occurred on March 16, 1945 when Royal Air Force bombers dropped incendiary bombs that set fire to much of the city, killing an estimated 5,000 people and almost completely obliterating the historic town. Almost 90% of the buildings were destroyed in a raid that lasted less than 20 minutes.
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Die unterfränkische Stadt Würz ...... tstadt wurde zu 90 % zerstört.
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The Bombing of Würzburg in Wor ...... t lasted less than 20 minutes.
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Wurtzbourg fut une des dernièr ...... e la vieille ville historique.
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RAF Bomber Command
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5,000 killed by March 16 raid
82% ruins (overall city), 89% centre
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Die unterfränkische Stadt Würz ...... tstadt wurde zu 90 % zerstört.
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The Bombing of Würzburg in Wor ...... t lasted less than 20 minutes.
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Wurtzbourg fut une des dernièr ...... e la vieille ville historique.
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Bombardement de Wurtzbourg
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Bombenangriff auf Würzburg am 16. März 1945
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Bombing of Würzburg in World War II
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Würzburg World War II bombings
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