1942 ⟶ The Thousand Bomber Raid on Cologne

"The Thousand Bomber Raid" on Cologne, revealing new area bo...
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1941
1942
1943

💣 RAF Bombs German Cities

The RAF bombs several German cities, including Hamburg, Emden, and Berlin.⟶
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💣 The Thousand Bomber Raid on Cologne

"The Thousand Bomber Raid" on Cologne, revealing new area bombing techniques.⟶
The Thousand Bomber Raid on Cologne (1942)
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💣 RAF Bombing Raid on Cologne

RAF bombing raid on Cologne.⟶
RAF Bombing Raid on Cologne (1942)
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💥 RAF Raid on Bremen Suffers Heavy Losses

Another massive British "Thousand Bomber" raid, this time on Bremen; the raiders suffer grievous losses.⟶
RAF Raid on Bremen Suffers Heavy Losses (1942)
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✈️ RAF Raid on Berlin

Heavy British RAF raid on Berlin with few losses.⟶
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💣 RAF Begins Bombing of Berlin

The Royal Air Force begins a two-night bombing of Berlin.⟶
RAF Begins Bombing of Berlin (1943)
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