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Gotha raid on Paris. First World War
Gotha raid on Paris. 30-31 January 1918 - Avenue de la Grande Armee. The Gotha was a German heavy bomber used in the First World War.
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the Gotha raid on Paris, an aerial bombing attack that took place on the night of 30-31 January 1918. The image shows the devastation on Avenue de la Grande Armee, a major thoroughfare in the heart of the city. In the background, the iconic Arc de Triomphe stands defiantly, its grandeur contrasting sharply with the destruction surrounding it. The Gotha was a formidable German heavy bomber, capable of carrying a large payload of explosives. On this fateful night, a total of 14 Gotha bombers, escorted by 25 fighter planes, managed to penetrate French air defenses and drop their bombs on Paris. The raid resulted in the deaths of over 250 civilians and the destruction of numerous buildings, including the Palais du Trocadero and the Petit Palais. The photograph presents a scene of chaos and destruction. Debris litters the streets, and the once grand facades of buildings are now reduced to rubble. Smoke rises from the wreckage, and the eerie silence of the aftermath is broken only by the sound of sirens in the distance. The attack was a grim reminder of the devastating impact of aerial warfare on civilian populations. Despite the destruction, Parisians remained resilient in the face of adversity. The city's spirit was unbroken, and the people rallied together to rebuild and restore their beloved city. The Gotha raid on Paris is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
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