Bombing of Frankfurt am Main in World War II
- Bombing of Frankfurt am Main in World War II
The city of Frankfurt am Main was severely bombed by the Allies during World War II. The city's centre was destroyed by numerous air raids and about 5,500 residents were killed. The once famous medieval city centre, then the largest in Germany, was destroyed. The historic Paulskirche, a site of great historic significance for Germany, was destroyed during these bombardments by what has been called directed bombardment, a measure that is not in line with the military significance of the site and would constitute a war crime. Others have questioned this account and claim the bombardment to have been accidental.
On 29 January 1944, the USAAF Eighth Air Force bombed Frankfurt during the daylight. It was on that date that Princess Marie Alexandra of Baden was killed in an air-raid on Frankfurt.
Later in 1944, on 22 March, a Royal Air Force attack destroyed the old part of Frankfurt and over 1000 inhabitants died. Additionally, the east port, which was a significant shipping point for bulk goods with its own rail connection, suffered major damage.
Post-war reconstruction took place in a sometimes simple modern style, thus irrevocably changing the architectural style of Frankfurt. Only very few landmark buildings have been reconstructed historically, albeit in a simplified manner.
References
* [http://www.stelzriede.com/ms/html/mshwm24.htm Mission 24: Frankfurt, Germany, January 29, 1944] , "Forts Blast Frankfurt; Kassel Hit" - retrieved 9-5-2008
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