The Bombing of Kitzingen
Am 23. Februar 1945 starben über 700 Menschen in den Trümmern der von Sprengbomben schwer getroffenen Stadt Kitzingen. Kaum ein Gebäude blieb unbeschadigt an die 800 Wohnhauser mit 2000 Wohnungen wurden zerstört. Es waren die schicksalhaftesten Minuten in det Geschichte der Stadt Kitzingen.
Zum Gedenken an die Opfer und zur Mahnung für künftige Generationen.
Stadt Kitzingen
23 Februar 2009
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On February 23, 1945, more than 700 people died amongst the rubble of the city of Kitzingen, which was severely hit by explosive bombs. Hardly any building remained intact, with 800 residential buildings (2,000 housing units) destroyed. These were the most fateful minutes in the history of Kitzingen.
In memory of the victims, and as a reminder for future generations.
The City of Kitzingen
February 23, 2009
Erected 2009 by Stadt Kitzingen.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is February 23, 1945.
Location. 49° 44.338′
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Die "Kitzinger Elle" / The "Kitzingen Foot" (a few steps from this marker); Evang.-luth. Stadtkirche / Protestant Lutheran City Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Bartholomäus Dietwar (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Friedrich von Deuster (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Fuchs (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mathilde Fuchs (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alfred ‘Fredi’ Fuchs (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alte Synagoge / Former Synagogue (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kitzingen.
Also see . . . 303rd Bomb Group Mission No. 321 (303rdbg.com). Mission report of the raid, indicating that Kitzingen had been a "target of opportunity", and that the city and marshalling yard were bombed with 458 500-lb. bombs from an altitude of roughly 12,000 feet. (Submitted on June 18, 2019.)
Additional keywords. Gedenktafel
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,191 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
