Bombing of Essen in World War II

During World War II, the German industrial town of Essen was a target of Allied strategic bombing. The Krupp steelworks in particular was an important industrial target, but Essen in general was a "primary target" designated for area bombing by the February 1942 British Area bombing directive. As part of the campaign in 1943 known as the Battle of the Ruhr, Essen was a "regular target".

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1247 — 1248 Siege of Kaiserswerth

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1597 Siege of Meurs

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1605 Battle of Mülheim

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1609 Battle of Mülheim

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1641 Siege of Dorsten

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1702 Siege of Kaiserswerth

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1943 bombing of Gelsenkirchen

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Essen, Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945 CL2383

Bundesarchiv Bild 146-941, Essen, zerstörte Krupp-Werke, Luftaufnahme

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict		Bombing of Duisburg in World War II	aerial bombing of a city	Wikidata
event	armed conflict		Bombing of Essen in World War II	aerial bombing of a city	Wikidata
event	armed conflict		Bombing of Wuppertal in World War II	aerial bombing of a city	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1247	Siege of Kaiserswerth	siege	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1597	Siege of Meurs	siege	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1605	Battle of Mülheim	Dutch Republic, battle, Hispanic Monarchy	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1609	Battle of Mülheim	Dutch Republic, battle, Hispanic Monarchy	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1641	Siege of Dorsten	battle, siege, Holy Roman Empire	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1702	Siege of Kaiserswerth	siege, Holy Roman Empire	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1943	bombing of Gelsenkirchen	bombardment	Wikidata
organisation	arms industry	1889	Rheinmetall Group	organization, mechanical engineering, automotive industry, arms industry, public company, metal industry, Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles, Manufacture of military fighting vehicles, engine manufacturing, machinery industry and plant construction	Wikidata
organisation	arms industry	1908	Munitionsmaterial- und Metallwerke Hindrichs-Auffermann AG	arms industry, metal industry, enterprise	Wikidata
organisation	arms industry	1999	ThyssenKrupp	arms industry, conglomerate, business, iron and steel industry, public company	Wikidata
organisation	shipbuilding	2005	ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems	shipbuilding, business	Wikidata
site	bunker		Hochbunker Münsterstraße	hochbunker	Wikidata
site	bunker		Reschop-Bunker	architectural structure, bunker	Wikidata
site	bunker		SatkomTower	air-raid shelter	Wikidata
site	bunker	1940	Hochbunker, System Leo Winkel	hochbunker	Wikidata
site	bunker	1941	Hochbunker Augustastraße	hochbunker	Wikidata
site	castle	1354	Burgruine Hardenstein	ruins, castle	Wikidata
site	castle	1470	House Witten	manor estate, castle	Wikidata
site	tower	1439	Dicker Turm	fortified tower	Wikidata
site	tower	1464	Kornsturm	fortified tower	Wikidata
site	tower	1480	Trinsenturm	fortified tower	Wikidata
site	tower	1900	Ruhrort bridge towers	twin towers, bridge tower	Wikidata
commons	image		Essen, Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945 CL2383		Commons
commons	image		Bundesarchiv Bild 146-941, Essen, zerstörte Krupp-Werke, Luftaufnahme		Commons