1943First All-American Air Raid on Germany: Wilhelmshaven Targeted

50 bombers mount the first all American air raid against Ger...
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💣 RAF Bombs German Cities

The RAF bombs several German cities, including Hamburg, Emden, and Berlin.
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💣 RAF Air Raid on Essen, Germany

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

✈️ RAF Raid on Berlin

Heavy British RAF raid on Berlin with few losses.
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✈️ First All-American Air Raid on Germany: Wilhelmshaven Targeted

50 bombers mount the first all American air raid against Germany. Wilhelmshaven, the large naval base, is the primary target.
First All-American Air Raid on Germany: Wilhelmshaven Targeted (1943)
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✈️ US Air Raids on Rabaul Continue

American air power continues to hit Rabaul.
Pacific TheaterAir WarRabaulUS Air ForceIsland HoppingStrategic BombingNew Guinea

💣 RAF Bombing of Berlin

The Royal Air Force drops 2,300 tons of bombs on Berlin.
RAF Bombing of Berlin (1944)
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