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Which German city was heavily destroyed by the allies intense bombing at the end of the war?
Dresden was the German city that suffered extensive destruction due to intense Allied bombing towards the end of World War II. The bombing raids, particularly in February 1945, resulted in significant loss of life and the destruction of much of the city's historic architecture. The devastation sparked considerable controversy and debate regarding the necessity and impact of such attacks.
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What caused the Blitz to take place?
It started August 25, 1940, when a lost German pilot accidentally bombed central London. The British sent a retaliatory bombing strike to Berlin the next night. Hitler was incensed and issued orders to launch a merciless bombing campaign against London. On September 7, the London Blitz began. The fragile diplomatic tent protecting citizens collapsed, and both the Allies and Axis began to attack and terrorize each other's citizens. Londoners were treated to almost nightly bombing raids by Luftwaffe Heinkel aircraft. The Germans were aided in their targeting with early radar guidance systems, named X-Gerate and Knickebein. But compared to the Allied bombings of Germany later in the war, these were small excursions because of the limited carrying capacities of the airplanes. On an average night, 200 German bombers would attack, dropping about 300 tons of bombs. Forty thousand British were killed and many historic buildings and cathedrals destroyed. Faulty intelligence told Luftwaffe planners that the citizens of Britain were feeling the pressure of the attacks and repeated German bombing would soon lead to victory. Hope this helped :) This info was pasted and slightly altered from : http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Air_Power/Bombing/AP27.htm All credit goes to Pamela Feltus
Was there any punishment for Germany after World War 2 and if so what was it?
Yes, the main figures in the Nazi government were tried and hanged at Nuremberg. The people who held even some minor offices under the Nazis were banned from politics. And if one examines photographs of German cities after the war, their cities were in utter ruins with 90% of the housing stock in Berlin destroyed. The bombing of civilian areas can be considered a punishment in itself.
Why did Stalin order churchill to crush dresden?
Stalin did not have authority to order Churchill to do anything.In late 1944, German forces were weakening. Churchill and his military intelligence advisers predicted that assistance given to Soviet ground forces approaching from the East would hasten the collapse of Germany.British and American bombers carried out four bombing raids in February 1945 in which fifteen square miles of Dresden were destroyed.
Was the Tower of London damaged in world war ii?
Yes, the Tower of London was damaged during World War II, particularly during the Blitz, when London was subjected to intense bombing raids by the German Luftwaffe. The most significant damage occurred in 1940 when a bomb struck the White Tower, causing damage to the roof and some walls. Despite this, the Tower of London remained a symbol of resilience and was quickly repaired after the war.
What was one of the reason why the spanish civil war was called a dress rehearsal for World War 2?
Because the German Air Force practiced dive bombing in Spain during their civil war.
Which German city was heavily destroyed by the Allies and acirc and 128 and 153 intense bombing at the end of the war?
Dresden was the German city that was heavily destroyed by the Allies during intense bombing raids at the end of World War II. The most significant bombing occurred in February 1945, resulting in widespread devastation and significant civilian casualties. The destruction of Dresden has since been a subject of much historical debate and reflection.
Was wales bombed during world war 2?
Yes, Wales was bombed during World War II. One location in Wales that was heavily bombed was the city of Cardiff, which is now the capital. The Cardiff Docks were targeted by the German Luftwaffe because of the amount of coal that was being exported from them. The bombing raids there occurred intermittently from July 1940 to March 1944. Swansea was another city that was very heavily targeted, and half of the city was destroyed during a three-night bombing raid in February 1941.
What advantage did carpet bombing have over conventional bombing on Germany?
The goal of carpet bombing during World War 2 was to try to weaken German morale and destroy cities which contained war industries. This technique was very effective on Germany and usually destroyed whole cities or large targets.
How do you say destroyed in German?
destroyed = zerstört destroyed = verwüstet
What was the German bombing of Britain known as?
The Blitz
What was the firestorm formula and how did it affect the German cities of hamburg and dresden?
The firestorm formula refers to a military strategy used during World War II, particularly in the bombing of German cities, which aimed to create intense fires that would spread uncontrollably due to the use of incendiary bombs. In Hamburg, the Allied bombing in July 1943 led to a devastating firestorm that killed tens of thousands and destroyed much of the city. Similarly, the bombing of Dresden in February 1945 resulted in a catastrophic firestorm, obliterating large sections of the city and causing significant civilian casualties. Both attacks demonstrated the devastating effectiveness of this strategy, with lasting impacts on urban landscapes and civilian populations.
What was the German bombing of London called th?
The Blitz
What advantage did carpet bombing have over a conventional attack on Germany?
The goal of carpet bombing during World War 2 was to try to weaken German morale and destroy cities which contained war industries. This technique was very effective on Germany and usually destroyed whole cities or large targets.
What did Italy have on World War 2?
0.3 million Italian military personnel were killed or missing. There were bombing raids before the Allied invasion (September 1943). Most of the civilian casualties and destruction occurred, however, after the Allied invasion. Much of this occurred in connection with Allied assaults on German positions. The Germans set up a series of defensive lines as the Allies pushed then north. The Allies to minimize battlefield losses would use their superiority in artillery and air power to heavily shell German positions. As a result of the inaccuracy of aerial bombing at the time, large areas around or near German positions including tows and villages were destroyed. The result was an Italy with large areas devastated by the War. About 70,000 civilians were killed. Such numbers while a tragedy were relatively small compared to other countries devastated by the War. The physical damage in Italy, however, was very substantial. Many towns and villages were heavily damaged or completely destroyed. One estimate suggests that about 10 percent of the physical plant of Italy was destroyed in the fighting.
What Eastern German city burns nicely?
bombing of dresden
Who was bombing Britain in World War 2?
The German Luftwaffe
Where did the German luftwaffe focus their bombing in great Britain?
it can be anything
