Favourite RAF targets in Germany by G. H. Davis
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Favourite RAF targets in Germany by G. H. Davis
Favourite RAF targets for disorganising German transport -- Kiel naval base, Hamm railway marshalling yard and the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Date: 1940
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Canal Davis Disrupt Disrupting Favourite Hinder Kiel Marshalling Target Targets Waterway Yard Base Dortmund Hamm
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Favourite RAF Targets: Disrupting German Transport in 1940 This evocative photograph, taken by G.H. Davis in 1940, captures three of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) favourite targets in Germany that were instrumental in disrupting the German transport system during World War II. The image showcases the strategic importance of these targets in hindering the enemy's logistical capabilities. The first target, Kiel Naval Base, located in the north of Germany, was a significant naval port and shipbuilding centre. The RAF carried out numerous bombing raids on the base, damaging and destroying ships, submarines, and naval installations. These attacks disorganised the German Navy and hindered their ability to launch offensive operations in the North Sea. The second target, Hamm Railway Marshalling Yard, was a crucial transportation hub for the German military. The yard was responsible for assembling and dispatching trains loaded with troops, supplies, and equipment. The RAF recognised the importance of this target and carried out relentless attacks, disrupting the German war effort by hindering their ability to move troops and supplies efficiently. The third target, the Dortmund-Ems Canal, was a vital waterway connecting the North Sea and the Rhine River. The canal was used extensively for transporting goods, including fuel, from the Ruhr industrial region to other parts of Germany. The RAF recognised the strategic importance of this waterway and carried out numerous air raids, disrupting the German supply lines and hindering their ability to sustain their war effort. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the pivotal role the RAF played in the disorganisation of the German transport system during World War II. The relentless attacks on these targets significantly hindered the enemy's ability to move troops, supplies, and resources, ultimately contributing to the Allied victory in Europe.
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