It Happened!

On July 24, 1943, during World War II, a massive and devastating aerial bombing campaign known as "Operation Gomorrah" was launched by the Allied forces against the German city of Hamburg.
The objective of Operation Gomorrah was to inflict significant damage on Hamburg's infrastructure, industries, and military installations, thereby disrupting the German war effort and hampering their ability to sustain their military operations. The operation involved a series of concentrated and relentless bombing raids over several days, which included both daytime and nighttime attacks.
During the initial phase of the operation, a massive firestorm was created, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The intense heat generated by the firestorm created a vortex of wind, sucking in more oxygen to fuel the flames and exacerbating the inferno. The firestorm resulted in thousands of civilian casualties and caused extensive damage to buildings and structures in Hamburg.
Despite the devastation caused by Operation Gomorrah, the German war machine continued to function, and the overall impact on the war effort was complex and debated among historians. However, the bombing of Hamburg remains a poignant reminder of the horrors of war and the immense human cost of conflict.
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Aftermath in the Eilbek district of Hamburg. This picture was taken after much of the rubble had been cleared, probably after VE day.
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