Consolidated›Fire and smoke erupt from the town of Weisweiler, Germany, converted into a fort by the enemy, after a recent bombing attack by 9th Air Force Martin B-26 Marauders. The Germans established strong points in the town to hamper the advance of the U.S.

Publication:

US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

Theater Number:

12

Theater:

Europe

Place:

Germany

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

Fire and smoke erupt from...

Caption:

Fire and smoke erupt from the town of Weisweiler, Germany, converted into a fort by the enemy, after a recent bombing attack by 9th Air Force Martin B-26 Marauders. The Germans established strong points in the town to hamper the advance of the U.S.

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

GERMANY, BOMBING,WEISWEILER

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A22615A-55100AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.