Military & Warfare

Devastating Allied Air Assault on Würzburg

Ninety percent of Würzburg, Germany was destroyed in a swift 20-minute raid by British bombers, resulting in thousands of civilian casualties. The city's historic buildings and homes were reduced to rubble as the assault inflicted chaos and grief on the local population. Rescue efforts were severely hampered by the destruction and overwhelming fire, leaving many trapped under debris. This bombing was part of a wider campaign to disrupt Nazi Germany's ability to continue fighting.

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