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.

Destruction at Le Havre Dock, France

Identifier:: 038349
Collection Number:: A&M 3130
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.
Acquisition Method:: Acquired
Medium:: print
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView