Allied aerial bombing raids in Germany. It began on 24 July 1943 in what is now Germany and lasted until 3 August 1943 (about 10 days). The setting was Hamburg. It was part of strategic bombing during World War II. Those involved included the United Kingdom and the United States. About 34,000 people died. Some 125,000 were injured.
Before and after
- from 10 July 1943 to 2 May 1945Italian Campaign
- from 12 July 1943 to 13 July 1943Battle of Kolombangara
- 12 July 1943Battle of Prokhorovka
- from 13 July 1943 to 16 July 1943Operation Fustian
- from 24 July 1943 to 3 August 1943Bombing of Hamburg in World War II
- 28 July 1943Founding of IKEA
- 11 August 1943Birth of Pervez Musharraf
- from 13 August 1943 to 22 September 1943Donbass Strategic Offensive (August 1943)
- 17 August 1943Birth of Robert De Niro
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