045267A
Photograph 045267A Second World War, 1939-1945Cologne, Germany, showing the cathedral and a destroyed bridge over the Rhine river.
P02018.362 Accession Number: P02018.362
Description
Cologne, Germany. 1945-03-07. The scene of devastation when American troops entered this industrial city. Heavy and sustained bombing attacks by Allied airforces virtually destroyed or damaged every building including the double spread gothic cathedral which was gutted. Note the collapsed bridge across the Rhine River.
Details
Accession Number
P02018.362
Photographer
Hutchinson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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