Hamburg firebombing

The Hamburg firebombing was a series of intense Allied bombing raids during World War II, mostly in July 1943. Allied forces dropped numerous incendiary bombs on Hamburg, a major German port and industrial hub. These bombs caused widespread fires that merged into a colossal firestorm, destroying large parts of the city, killing tens of thousands, and causing significant destruction of infrastructure. The raids aimed to weaken Germany’s war effort by damaging its industry and morale. The Hamburg firebombing is recognized as one of the most devastating aerial assaults in the conflict, highlighting the destructive power of strategic bombing.