Historical Events tagged with "airraids"
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The Great Raids Against Helsinki Commence
Beginning on February 6, 1944, the Soviet Union launched a series of air raids targeting Helsinki, the capital of Finland. These attacks were part of the broader conflict during World War II, aiming to disrupt Finnish military operations and support for Nazi Germany. Finland aligned with Germany during the Continuation War against the Soviet Union, prompting significant retaliatory action. The raids aimed to inflict damage on strategic infrastructure and weaken Finnish morale in the ongoing conflict.
Continue ReadingRAF Bombing of Hamburg Causes Massive Firestorm
In late July 1943, the Royal Air Force initiated Operation Gomorrah, targeting the German city of Hamburg, which resulted in a significant firestorm. This devastating attack led to the death of approximately 42,000 German civilians and extensive destruction of infrastructure. The bombing aimed to cripple the German war effort by targeting industrial and logistical centers. The ensuing firestorm, exacerbated by bomb blasts and high temperatures, consumed vast areas of the city in flames, killing thousands almost instantly and leaving many others homeless.
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