Historical Events tagged with "bielefeld"
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Military & Warfare
RAF Deploys Grand Slam Bomb Successfully
March 14th, 1945 80 years ago
The Royal Air Force (RAF) executed a significant mission employing the Grand Slam bomb, targeting a vital railway viaduct near Bielefeld, Germany. This marked the first operational drop of the massive bomb, designed to cause substantial damage to enemy infrastructure. The bombing was part of the Allies' broader strategy to disrupt German supply lines as World War II progressed. Aircraft from the RAF played a crucial role in this mission to weaken enemy capabilities.
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