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This synthetic oil plant at Bottrop, west of Gelsenkirchen, Germany, produced 100
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This synthetic oil plant at Bottrop, west of Gelsenkirchen, Germany, produced 100
This synthetic oil plant at Bottrop, west of Gelsenkirchen, Germany, produced 100, 000 barrels of oil per month for the German war machine before it was wrecked from the air. The US 8th Air Force heavy bombers attacked the installation through cloud on November 4th, 6th and 11th while RAF Bomber Command pounded it on the 31st October. Almost every major building was either destroyed or severely damaged, knocking the plant out of production. November 1944
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Gelsenkirchen
North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Media ID 21899419
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1944 Aerial Aerial View Armed Forces Attack Bombing Campaign Germany Mission Raid United States Air Force Usaaf Air Raid Synthetic Oil War And Conflict
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This print takes us back to the heart of World War II, capturing the devastating aftermath of an intense aerial attack on the synthetic oil plant in Bottrop, Germany. Located west of Gelsenkirchen, this once-thriving facility played a crucial role in fueling the German war machine, producing an astounding 100,000 barrels of oil per month. However, its strategic importance did not go unnoticed by Allied forces. In a series of relentless air raids during November 1944, both the US 8th Air Force and RAF Bomber Command unleashed their might upon this vital target. Through thick clouds and against all odds, they relentlessly pounded the installation on multiple occasions. The result was catastrophic for the synthetic oil plant. Almost every major building stood either destroyed or severely damaged as a testament to the sheer power and precision of these bombing missions. The devastation inflicted effectively knocked out production at this critical site. This photograph serves as a haunting reminder of those turbulent times when nations clashed in fierce conflict. It captures not only the destructive force unleashed from above but also symbolizes how industrial infrastructure became one of war's primary targets. Preserved through time by Memory Lane Prints with great historical significance, this image transports us back to that pivotal moment in history when brave men fought tirelessly to shape our world.
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