Bombing of Cologne in World War II

When

May 1942

Kind

Military operation

Coordinates

50.94° N, 6.96° E

Description

aerial bombing of Cologne, Germany during World War II

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

The German city of Cologne was bombed in 262 separate air raids by the Allies during World War II, all by the Royal Air Force (RAF). A total of 34,711 long tons (35,268 t) of bombs were dropped on the city causing 20,000 civilian casualties.

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