Tag Archives: Le Havre

Le Havre, Winter 1944-45

Posted on March 6, 2012 by digitaldevelopment

Le Havre, Winter 1944-45. A report by H. Holbek, a Swedish Quaker visitor to Le Havre, described popular feelings there in November 1944. ‘One notices a sense of bitterness towards the British, a profound chagrin and disappointment, in Le Havre. … Continue reading →

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Le Havre after the raids of September 1944

Posted on March 6, 2012 by digitaldevelopment

Three postcards of the port of Le Havre after the raids of September 1944 Courtesy of Archives Municipales du Havre (Collection Fernez). Tous droits réservés.

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How it was: pre-war Le Havre

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How it was: two postcards of the Bassin du Commerce in pre-war Le Havre, with the theatre at the western end. (Tous droits réservés)

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RAF Bomber Command dropped 1,882 tons of bombs on the centre of Le Havre

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On 5 September 1944, 335 aircraft from RAF Bomber Command dropped 1,882 tons of bombs on the centre of Le Havre, aiming at a ‘troop concentration’ that was not there. Routine reconnaissance photos recorded the raid. ‘TI’s’ are Target Indicators. … Continue reading →

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RAF Reconnaissance

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RAF Reconnaissance produced a series of Tactical targets files for each of 37 sectors in Belgium and Northern France. The level of detail is shown by the page for the centre and port area of Le Havre. © Crown Copyright. … Continue reading →

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