During World War II, the city of Lübeck was the first German city to be attacked in substantial numbers by the Royal Air Force. The attack on the night of 28 March 1942 created a firestorm that caused severe damage to the historic centre, with bombs destroying three of the main churches and large parts of the built-up area. It led to the retaliatory "Baedeker" raids on historic British cities.
20th Century · 29th March
The Bombing of Lübeck in World War II is the first major success for the RAF Bomber Command against Germany and a German city.
1942
Year of Event
84
Years Ago