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Dambusters - breaching of the Eder dam
Aerial photograph showing the breaching of the Eder Dam by the dambusters raid in May 1943 causing serious flooding through the Ruhr Valley. Picture shows the village of Affoldern, two and a half miles downstream from the Eder Dam completely surrounded by flood water. The power station was destroyed and electricity pylon isolated amidst the floods. Date: 1943
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This aerial photograph captures the devastating aftermath of the Dambusters raid on the Eder Dam in May 1943 during World War II. The image shows the extensive flooding caused by the breaching of the dam, which had a significant impact on the Ruhr Valley. The village of Affoldern, located two and a half miles downstream from the dam, is completely submerged in water. The power station and electricity pylon, once sources of vital energy for the region, now lie in ruins amidst the floods. The Dambusters, a squadron of the Royal Air Force, carried out this daring mission using bouncing bombs to destroy the dam's Muller Turret, a crucial component that prevented the dam from being breached by conventional bombing. The success of this raid marked a turning point in the war, disrupting the German war effort and boosting morale for the Allied forces. This poignant image serves as a powerful reminder of the destructive power of war and the human cost of military conflict.
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