Historical Events tagged with "aerial bombing"
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Navy Bombing of Demonstrators Supporting Perón
Rogue Argentine Navy pilots targeted a crowd of demonstrators supporting President Juan Perón in Buenos Aires, dropping bombs that killed 364 people and injured over 800. Simultaneously, an attempted coup by soldiers unfolded on the ground but was thwarted by loyal forces. This violent act represented deep divisions within the Argentine military and society regarding Perón's policies and leadership.
Continue ReadingUnexploded Bomb Strikes Genoa Cathedral
The Cathedral of San Lorenzo in Genoa, Italy, was struck by a bomb during World War II. This incident occurred as Allied forces targeted strategic locations in the city. A significant point of interest is that despite the explosion, the bomb failed to detonate, leaving the cathedral and its historical relics intact. The incident highlighted the dangers of air raids and the damage they could inflict on important cultural landmarks.
Continue ReadingAlicante Bombing Claims 313 Lives
On May 25, 1938, the city of Alicante was bombed during the Spanish Civil War, resulting in the deaths of 313 individuals. This aerial assault was carried out by the Nationalist forces in an effort to destabilize Republican-held areas. Alicante, a coastal city, was a strategic target due to its significant harbor and access to the Mediterranean Sea. The bombing not only inflicted immediate casualties but also led to widespread panic and destruction in the city, highlighting the brutal nature of aerial warfare in the conflict.
Continue ReadingFirst Major Zeppelin Bombing of Civilian Targets
German zeppelins conducted a bombing raid on Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn, marking the first significant use of aerial bombardment against civilian areas. At least 20 individuals lost their lives due to the attacks, which targeted coastal towns in Norfolk, England. The raids, a part of Germany's strategic bombing campaign during World War I, aimed to instill fear and disrupt the British war effort. This marked a notable escalation in the use of air power in warfare.
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