1943 ⟶ Dambuster Raids on German Dams

The Dambuster Raids are carried out by RAF 617 Squadron on t...
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💣 RAF Raids in Netherlands and Germany

RAF raids on enemy emplacements in the Netherlands and on German munitions factories.⟶
RAF Raids in Netherlands and Germany (1940)
RAFbombing raidsNetherlandsGermanyair campaignmilitary actionmunitions factoriesWorld War IItactical bombing

💣 RAF Bombs German Cities

The RAF bombs several German cities, including Hamburg, Emden, and Berlin.⟶
RAFBombingGermanyStrategic BombingAir WarWorld War II

💣 RAF Air Raid on Essen, Germany

RAF launches an air raid against Essen, Germany.⟶
GermanyEssenAir RaidBombing CampaignRAFStrategic Bombing

💣 RAF Bomber Raids Against Targets in France and Germany

RAF sends bomber raids against targets in France and Germany.⟶
RAFBomber CommandFranceGermanyAir RaidsStrategic BombingWarfareMilitary Action

💣 RAF Bombing Raids on Munich and Saarbrücken

RAF bombs Munich and Saarbrücken.⟶
RAF Bombing Raids on Munich and Saarbrücken (1942)
Bombing CampaignRAFGermanyMunichSaarbrückenAir WarStrategic BombingCivilian Targets

💣 Dambuster Raids on German Dams

The Dambuster Raids are carried out by RAF 617 Squadron on three German dams, the Möhne, Eder and Sorpe. The Ruhr war industries lose electrical power.⟶
Dambuster Raids on German Dams (1943)
bombing raidsdamsstrategic bombingRAFRuhr Valleymilitary technologyGermany