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Cleared site of buildings destroyed by German bombing during the Blitz, City of London, World War II (photo)
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Cleared site of buildings destroyed by German bombing during the Blitz, City of London, World War II (photo)
6015152 Cleared site of buildings destroyed by German bombing during the Blitz, City of London, World War II (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleared site of buildings destroyed by German bombing during the Blitz, City of London, World War II. Illustration from The Second Great War, A Standard History, Volume Five (The Waverley Book Company Ltd in association with The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1946).); © Look and Learn
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1940 1949 19401949 1940s Aerial Aeroplane Aeroplanes Air Raid Air Vehicle Airfraft Airplane Airplanes Blitz Bombardment Bombed Bombing Bombing Raids Bombing War Bombings Cleared Damage Destroyed Fighter Aircraft Forties Home Front Motor Plane Nineteen Forties Plane Second World War Site St Pauls Cathedral The Forties Wartime Warwick Lane World War 2 World War Ii World War Two Wwii Ivy Lane Paternoster Square
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This photograph captures the aftermath of a devastating German bombing during the Blitz in World War II. The cleared site, once bustling with buildings, now stands as a haunting reminder of the destruction caused by war. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this powerful image is part of a private collection that showcases historical moments from the Second Great War. It was featured in "The Waverley Book Company Ltd" publication, which aimed to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of this tumultuous period. The photo depicts an aerial view of London's City area, specifically Warwick Lane, Ivy Lane, and Paternoster Square. These streets were heavily targeted during air raids carried out by German planes. The damage inflicted on these buildings is evident; rubble and debris cover what used to be thriving businesses and homes. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to a time when Londoners faced constant fear and uncertainty on their own home front. It serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience displayed by those who endured such hardships during wartime. Through this photograph, we gain insight into both the physical devastation caused by bombings and the indomitable spirit that emerged from it. It stands as a testament to history's lessons while honoring those who lived through one of humanity's darkest chapters – World War II.
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