Germany in War

Germany

Effects of World War II on Kiel

Before the war 
Kiel was of high importance because:●Base of the navy●Extremity of Kiel Canal●Location of dockyards●Poulation of 261 000

During the war
●90 air strikes●44 000 demolition bombs●900 blockbusters●500 000 firebombs

 

After the war●ca. 3000 dead civilian●More than 5000 injured●Population of 143 000●40% of buildings destroyed●40% of buildings damaged●only 20% undamaged