Historical Events tagged with "operationgomorrah"
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RAF 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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