Forwarded from Vault of Secrets - Unpopular History (David K)
On July 28, 1943, the British bombed the civilian population of the city of Hamburg, Germany, as part of World War II.
The bombings caused at least 42,600 civilian deaths and more than 37,000 injuries in Hamburg, as well as the destruction of much of the city.
"But this went further: it stopped attacking the aircraft factory, it focused specifically on the workers and their families" Keith Lowe (Wild Continent)
"Hamburg raised the ethics of bombing for the first time." RAF Flight Officer Trevor Timperley
The bombings caused at least 42,600 civilian deaths and more than 37,000 injuries in Hamburg, as well as the destruction of much of the city.
"But this went further: it stopped attacking the aircraft factory, it focused specifically on the workers and their families" Keith Lowe (Wild Continent)
"Hamburg raised the ethics of bombing for the first time." RAF Flight Officer Trevor Timperley
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