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One of the city of Coventrys trams destoryed during the air raid of the 14th
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One of the city of Coventrys trams destoryed during the air raid of the 14th
One of the city of Coventrys trams destoryed during the air raid of the 14th November 1940. In which 4, 330 homes were destroyed also three-quarters of the citys factories were damaged along with the citys tram system, with tram lines ripped from the ground or arched into the air. Out of a fleet of 181 buses only 73 remained. Most of the citys gas and water pipes were smashed and people were advised to boil emergency supplies of water. Amongst the devastation lay the bodies of 554 men, women and children many of whom were never identified also 865 people were injured. During the raid the Luftwaffe had dropped 30, 000 incendiary bombs, 500 tons of high explosive, 50 landmines and 20 oil-mines. The raid had gone on non-stop for almost eleven hours. The world had never previously witnessed this sort of airborne destruction before and the Germans coined a new word for it coventrated.
15th November 1940
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail
Mirrorpix
Coventry
England
Media ID 21567518
© Mirrorpix
Blitz Coventration Operation Moolight Sonata Rubble Tram Wreckage Air Raid
EDITORS COMMENTS
One of the city of Coventry's trams destroyed during the air raid of the 14th November 1940. In this haunting photo print, we witness the devastating aftermath of one of history's most destructive air raids. The image captures a tram, once a symbol of bustling urban life, now reduced to twisted wreckage amidst the rubble-strewn streets. On that fateful night, as darkness engulfed Coventry, terror rained down from above. The Luftwaffe unleashed their fury upon this unsuspecting city, dropping an unprecedented arsenal of destruction. Incendiary bombs ignited infernos that consumed homes and factories alike. Tram lines were torn from their foundations or sent soaring into the sky. The toll on human lives was staggering; 554 souls perished in this merciless onslaught, many forever unidentified. Another 865 people suffered injuries amid the chaos and devastation. As dawn broke on November 15th, Coventry stood shattered and scarred like never before. This photograph serves as a solemn reminder not only of the physical destruction but also of resilience in adversity. It immortalizes a moment frozen in time when ordinary citizens faced unimaginable horrors with unwavering courage. Decades later, we look back at this image with reverence for those who endured such hardship during World War II's darkest days. Let us remember their sacrifice and honor their memory by striving for peace and unity in our own times.
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