More than 1,000 RAF bombers destroyed almost all of Cologne in two hours. The famous cathedral was spared, but that's about it. The bridges, always focal points in military strategy, were absolutely pummelled. Here you see the Hohenzollernbrücke bridge destroyed and under water.
And here it is today... with Cliff in the foreground making it look good. After seeing a series of the post-WWII photos it's virtually impossible to comprehend the amount of effort that went into reconstructing this city.
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