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British bombs fall on a power plant in Cologne, 1942-45 (b / w photo)
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British bombs fall on a power plant in Cologne, 1942-45 (b / w photo)
STC368769 British bombs fall on a power plant in Cologne, 1942-45 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Der zweite Weltkrieg im Bild. Band II. Von Stalingrad bis Nurnberg, pub. by Burda, Druck & Verlag, 1952; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23248552
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1939 1945 Wwii Ww Two 39 45 Aerial Air Raid Allied Battle Of Stalingrad Battle Of Stalingrad 1942 1943 Bomb Bombardment Bombing Bombings Devastation Ii World War Koln Second World War Second World War 1939 1945 World War 2 World War Ii World War Ii 1939 1945 World War Two Wwii сталинградская битва
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This powerful photograph captures a moment of intense destruction during the Second World War. Taken by an English photographer in Cologne between 1942 and 1945, it shows British bombs falling on a power plant, unleashing chaos and devastation upon the German industrial city. The image is filled with billowing smoke as the air raid unfolds, symbolizing the relentless onslaught of Allied forces against their German adversaries. The aerial perspective emphasizes the scale of destruction caused by these bombing raids, highlighting the immense power wielded during this global conflict. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the brutal reality faced by both sides during World War II. It encapsulates not only the physical damage inflicted upon cities like Cologne but also represents the psychological impact on those who lived through such attacks. As part of Der zweite Weltkrieg im Bild (The Second World War in Pictures), published in 1952, this image has become an important historical document. It offers viewers a glimpse into one aspect of this devastating war that forever changed our world. Now preserved within a private collection belonging to The Stapleton Collection, this photograph stands as a testament to human resilience amidst unimaginable destruction. Its significance lies not only in its artistic composition but also in its ability to evoke emotions and provoke contemplation about the horrors experienced during one of history's darkest chapters.
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