Allied Strategic Bombing of Germany, 1940 - 1945

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Simeon Netchev
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published on 03 April 2024
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A map illustrating the impact of the Allied Strategic Bombing Operations against Germany from 1940 to 1945, a sustained aerial campaign conducted by the RAF and USAAF during World War II. Its primary objective was to cripple Germany's industrial capacity and morale by targeting key industrial centers, transportation networks, and population centers. The campaign included notorious raids such as Operation Chastise and the 'Thousand Bomber' raids like Operation Gomorrah, massive bombing operations involving over a thousand aircraft designed to overwhelm German defenses and inflict significant damage on enemy infrastructure and morale.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer with a deep interest in the human side of history. He believes that every image should be an interaction, a commentary, and a narrative, and every map should lead on an exciting journey of exploration and discovery.

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Netchev, S. (2024, April 03). Allied Strategic Bombing of Germany, 1940 - 1945. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18762/allied-strategic-bombing-of-germany-1940---1945/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Allied Strategic Bombing of Germany, 1940 - 1945." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 03, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18762/allied-strategic-bombing-of-germany-1940---1945/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Allied Strategic Bombing of Germany, 1940 - 1945." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 03 Apr 2024. Web. 29 Apr 2024.

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