Herman Goering6 April 1941
For 3 days Belgrade ie ceaslesly bombed, it is razed to the ground killing 17,000
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For 3 days Belgrade ie ceaslesly bombed, it is razed to the ground killing 17,000
Starting on April 6, 1941, Axis armies invaded from all sides and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) bombed Belgrade. Luftflotte Four of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe), with a strength of seven Combat Formations (Kampfgruppen) had been committed to the campaign in the Balkans
Commands the bombing of Belgrade, 17,000 civilians are killed
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