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Bombing of Coventry
1940 • West Midlands Nachtangriff
Historical Overview
Devastating night raid on the industrial center.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
German Army
- Commander: Hugo Sperrle
- Strength: 515 Bomber
- Casualties: 1 Flugzeug
Civilians
- Commander: -
- Strength: -
- Casualties: ca. 560 Tote
Strategic Context
Testing the effectiveness of night-time carpet bombing.
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