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The Mohne Dam Breached; Second World War, 1943

The Mohne Dam Breached; Second World War, 1943


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The Mohne Dam Breached; Second World War, 1943

Aerial photograph showing the Mohne Dam and reservoir (top) after the Dambusters raid of 1943. On the 16th May, Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron, led by Guy Gibson, attacked four dams in the Westphalia region of Germany. They breached two, the Mohne and Eder dams, leading to widespread flooding

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1943 Attacked Bombers Breached Dams Flooding Gibson Leading Raid Region Reservoir Squadron Westphalia Widespread Eder


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This aerial photograph captures the aftermath of one of the most daring and significant military operations in World War II: the breaching of the Mohne Dam in Germany on May 16, 1943. In this image, the top half shows the damaged Mohne Dam and its reservoir, with the breach clearly visible. Below, the flooded landscape reveals the devastating impact of the attack. The Mohne Dam was one of four dams in the Westphalia region of Germany targeted by the British 617 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson. Using a new type of bomb, the "bouncing bomb," the Lancaster bombers successfully breached the Mohne and Eder dams, causing widespread flooding and significant damage to the German war effort. The Dambusters raid, as it came to be known, was a turning point in the war, demonstrating the potential of innovative military tactics and the resilience of the British forces. The operation required meticulous planning and execution, and the success of the mission came at a high cost, with 53 of the 133 participating aircraft lost. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the Dambusters raid and the pivotal role it played in the outcome of World War II. The image also underscores the destructive power of water and the far-reaching consequences of military actions.

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