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Swansea, South Wales, picture taken after the World War Two had ended
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Swansea, South Wales, picture taken after the World War Two had ended
Swansea, South Wales, picture taken after the World War Two had ended.
Picture shows how the city has started to rebuild itself after the bombings of 1941.
The Swansea Three Nights Blitz. Blitz was the heavy and sustained bombing of Swansea by the German Luftwaffe from 19 to 21 February 1941. A total of 230 people were killed and 397 were injured. Swansea was selected by the Germans as a legitimate strategic target due to its importance as a port and docks and the oil refinery just beyond.
Picture taken 20th May 1947
Staff
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Swansea
Wales
ReachPLC B/Wprint - 2017
Media ID 21885716
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1941 Aerial Attack Attack From The Skies Blitz Bomb Bombed City Decimated Luftwaffe Overview Peacetime Ruins
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