Bombing of Duisburg in World War II

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Duisburg was bombed a number of times by the Allies during World War II. The most devastating air raids on Duisburg occurred during October 1944 when the city was bombed by the Royal Air Force (RAF).

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Avro Lancaster 4000-lb HC bombAvro Lancaster 4000-lb HC bomb
Lancaster I NG128 Dropping Load - Duisburg - Oct 14 - 1944Lancaster I NG128 Dropping Load - Duisburg - Oct 14 - 1944
Lancaster I NG128 Dropping Load - Duisburg - Oct 14 - 1944 newLancaster I NG128 Dropping Load - Duisburg - Oct 14 - 1944 new
Lancaster I NG128 Dropping Incendiaries - Duisburg - Oct 14 - 1944Lancaster I NG128 Dropping Incendiaries - Duisburg - Oct 14 - 1944
Lancaster I NG128 Dropping Blockbuster - Duisburg - Oct 14, 1944Lancaster I NG128 Dropping Blockbuster - Duisburg - Oct 14, 1944
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    eventarmed conflictBombing of Duisburg in World War IIaerial bombing of a cityWikidata
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    commonsimageAvro Lancaster 4000-lb HC bomb Commons
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    commonsimageLancaster I NG128 Dropping Blockbuster - Duisburg - Oct 14, 1944 Commons
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