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Damage to Exeter during WW2 - Baedeker Blitz
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Damage to Exeter during WW2 - Baedeker Blitz
" Exeter under fire" - Damage sustained by bombing on the city by German planes of the luftwaffe during WW2. The Baedeker Blitz (or Baedeker raids) were targetted raids, chosen for hitting sites of cultural or historical significance, rather than for any military value. The first Baedeker raids hit Exeter on 24th April 1942. Date: 1942
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1942 24th Airraid Blitz Bombs Damage Destroyed Destruction Exeter Incendiary Raid Raids Ruin Baedeker
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Exeter under Fire: Damage Sustained during the Baedeker Blitz of 1942 This evocative photograph captures the devastating aftermath of the Baedeker Blitz on the historic city of Exeter, which took place on the fateful day of April 24, 1942. The Baedeker Blitz, also known as the Baedeker Raids, were a series of targeted bombing campaigns orchestrated by the German Luftwaffe during World War II. These raids were named after the Baedeker travel guides, which the German air force used to identify cities of cultural and historical significance, rather than military value. The photograph depicts the extensive damage inflicted upon Exeter during this raid. The once-majestic buildings, now reduced to rubble and ashes, bear testament to the destructive power of the bombs that rained down upon the city. The cathedral, a symbol of Exeter's rich history and architectural grandeur, stands proudly but badly damaged, its spire missing and its walls pockmarked with the scars of incendiary bombs. The streets around it are a scene of chaos and destruction, with fires burning fiercely and smoke billowing into the sky. The Baedeker Blitz marked a turning point in the war for Exeter, as the city's defenses were stretched to their limits, and its people faced the daunting task of rebuilding their homes and lives. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilians and their communities, and the resilience and determination required to rebuild and recover in its aftermath.
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