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ConsolidatedWith A Blasted [Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Sd.Kfz. 171] Tank Beside It And A Sign Warning Sightseers Not To Approach Closer, The Cathedral Maintains Its Watch On The No Longer Sacred Rhine. Scarred By Blast, It Escaped A Direct Hit By Any Of The 42,000 T

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:
With A Blasted [Panz...
Caption:
With A Blasted [Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Sd.Kfz. 171] Tank Beside It And A Sign Warning Sightseers Not To Approach Closer, The Cathedral Maintains Its Watch On The No Longer Sacred Rhine. Scarred By Blast, It Escaped A Direct Hit By Any Of The 42,000 T
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY, BOMBING,COLOGNE
History:
Prints received 5-25-1945 issue of AIR FORCE magazine. Copied 5-25-45.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A21101-E57485AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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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.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://nz.forceswarrecords.com/document/50810301/with-a-blasted-panzerkampfwagen-v-panther-sdkfz-171-tank-beside-it-and-a-sign-warning-sightseers-not : accessed 8/10/2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008