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3 unusual facts about Bombings of Heilbronn in World War II


Bombings of Heilbronn in World War II

However, help eventually did come, when gau leader Wilhelm Murr arrived in the town on August 5, supplied with air-defense devices and weaponry.

The ensuing fires were too much for the local brigade to handle; help had to be called from places such as Gronau, Lauffen am Neckar, Untereisesheim, Schwaigern and Weinsberg, among others.

Two anti-aircraft positions at the Neckar and 14 German Junkers Ju 88 night fighters fought against the British bombers.



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