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The Allies' determination to liberate Le Havre to open up a necessary supply artery resulted in heavy bombing. Between 130 to 150 air raids were launched against the German held city and the coveted harbor facilities.

25. Damaged Dock Area , Le Havre, France

IDNO:
038348
Title:
Damaged Dock Area , Le Havre, France
Date:
1946/03
Description:
The Allies' determination to liberate Le Havre to open up a necessary supply artery resulted in heavy bombing. Between 130 to 150 air raids were launched against the German held city and the coveted harbor facilities.
Le Havre fell to the Allies on September 12, 1944. Before evacuating, the Germans destroyed all of the port facilities, including 17 kilometers of quaysides. The final war toll in Le Havre was 5,000 people killed, 12,500 buildings destroyed, and 80,000 people left homeless.

26. Destruction at Le Havre Dock, France

IDNO:
038349
Title:
Destruction at Le Havre Dock, France
Date:
1946/03
Description:
Le Havre fell to the Allies on September 12, 1944. Before evacuating, the Germans destroyed all of the port facilities, including 17 kilometers of quaysides. The final war toll in Le Havre was 5,000 people killed, 12,500 buildings destroyed, and 80,000 people left homeless.