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Damage inflicted during four successive raids on the industrial centre
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Damage inflicted during four successive raids on the industrial centre
Damage inflicted during four successive raids on the industrial centre and Baltic supply port of Rostock, home of the Heinkel works, by the RAF on the nights of April 23-26 1942. 1. Main railway station etc. gutted 2. Central part of main railway station destroyed 3. Damage to tracks and buildings alongside caused in previous raids 4. Hospital burnt out 5. Supreme Court burnt out 6. Warehouses and storage sheds destroyed by fire. All other fresh areas or points of damage to residential property outlined or indicated by arrows. April 1942
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Rostock
Germany
Media ID 21900840
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Unleashing Destruction - The Ravaged Remnants of Rostock's Industrial Center
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. This haunting print captures the aftermath of four consecutive air raids on the strategic industrial hub and Baltic supply port of Rostock during World War II. Taken in April 1942, it reveals a city scarred by relentless bombing campaigns orchestrated by the Royal Air Force (RAF). The image showcases a series of devastating impacts inflicted upon various vital structures. Firstly, the main railway station lies gutted, its once bustling halls reduced to rubble. Moving further into the heart of destruction, we witness the central part of this crucial transportation hub completely destroyed. Adjacent tracks and buildings bear visible signs of previous raids, displaying additional damage caused over time. The hospital stands as a grim testament to war's indiscriminate reach – burnt out and rendered useless for those in desperate need. Even symbols of justice were not spared from this merciless assault; the Supreme Court building now stands as nothing more than charred ruins. Warehouses and storage sheds lie decimated by fire, their contents lost forever. Arrows outline fresh areas or points where residential properties have suffered severe damage – silent witnesses to countless lives upended by conflict. This poignant photograph serves as an enduring reminder of both human resilience amidst devastation and the immense toll exacted during one chapter in Europe's tumultuous history.
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