The Bombing of Lübeck in World War II is the first major success for the RAF Bomber Command against Germany and a German city.

Bombing of Lübeck in World War II

During World War II, the city of Lübeck was the first German city to be attacked in substantial numbers by the Royal Air Force. The attack on the night of 28 March 1942 created a firestorm that caused severe damage to the historic centre, with bombs destroying three of the main…

RAF Bomber Command

Former command of the Royal Air Force

RAF Bomber Command controlled the Royal Air Force's bomber forces from 1936 to 1968. Along with the United States Army Air Forces, it played the central role in the strategic bombing of Germany in World War II. From 1942 onward, the British bombing campaign against Germany…

March 29

Day of the year

March 29 is the 88th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 277 days remain until the end of the year.