Bombing of Germany Flashcards
(13 cards)
When was the report written about the effectiveness of the bombing and possible issues related to it?
1942
Who began the bombing raids and when?
Sir Arthur Harris- 1942
How many people died in the raids overall?
400,000 - 600,000
When was the bombing of HAMBURG?
24th July 1943- Lasted 8 days
What was the bombing of Hamburg also known as?
“Operation Gomorrah”
How many died in the bombing of Hamburg?
42,600
How many were injured in the bombing of Hamburg?
37,000
How many had to flee during the bombing of Hamburg?
1 million
What are two examples of areas that were bombed?
Hamburg and Dresden
What type of bombs were used? What did this cause?
Incendiary bombs (to create fire storms)-
Temperatures reached 1800°F (melted roads )
When was the bombing of DRESDEN?
13th - 15th February 1945
How many tonnes of bombs were used in Dresden?
3300
How long did it take SS guards to burn all the bodies?
2 weeks
