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BaclainA house and barn used as an enemy defense position in the village of Baclain, Belgium was shattered by a bomb dropped from a Ninth Air force fighter-bomber. Tactical air power, aimed at strong points, tanks and motor transport, was a decisive factor

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
Belgium
Category:
Bombing
Sub Category:
Baclain
Short Caption:
A house and barn used as an...
Caption:
A house and barn used as an enemy defense position in the village of Baclain, Belgium was shattered by a bomb dropped from a Ninth Air force fighter-bomber. Tactical air power, aimed at strong points, tanks and motor transport, was a decisive factor
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
BELGIUM, BOMBING,BACLAIN
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05350A-56033AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://uk.forceswarrecords.com/document/29017997/a-house-and-barn-used-as-an-enemy-defense-position-in-the-village-of-baclain-belgium-was-shattered-b : accessed 14 Nov 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008