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The aftermath of bombing in the northern city of Hamburg in July 1943.

The charred bodies of victims lay in the streets.

Four fire-bombing raids were carried out on the city during July. An estimated 50,000 people died.


In Pictures: German destruction

	Hamburg The aftermath of bombing in the northern city of Hamburg in July 1943. The charred bodies of victims lay in the streets. Four fire-bombing raids were carried out on the city during July. An estimated 50,000 people died.