Devastation of Nuremberg

SUBJECT

Nuremberg (City), Nuremberg Bombardment 1943-1945, Germany, German Citizens, World War II,

DESCRIPTION

A young woman walks down a path cleared between the ruins of fallen buildings in Nuremberg. Nuremberg was severely damaged in Allied strategic bombing from 1943-45. On January 2, 1945, Nuremberg was systematically bombed by the Royal Air Force and the U.S. Army Air Forces and about ninety percent of it was destroyed in only one hour, with 1,800 residents killed and roughly 100,000 displaced. In February 1945, additional attacks followed. In total, about 6,000 Nuremberg residents are estimated to have been killed in air raids. Despite this, the city was rebuilt after the war and was to some extent, restored to its pre-war appearance including the reconstruction of some of its medieval buildings.

COVERAGE

20th Century, Nuremberg Germany, 1945-1946

PUBLISHER

The Robert H. Jackson Center

CREATOR

Ray D'Addario, U.S. Army Pictorial Service, World War II

RIGHTS MANAGEMENT

This Digital Image may be used for educational fair use purposes only. Prior written permission is required for other use.