Bombing of Pisa in World War II
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The bombing of Pisa took place on 31 August 1943, during World War II. Aimed at disabling the city's marshalling yard, it also resulted in heavy damage to the city itself (although its most famous landmarks were left untouched) and civilian casualties.
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Bombing of Pisa | |||||||
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Part of Strategic bombing during World War II | |||||||
The Pisa Centrale railway station, main target of the attack, after the raid | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States USAAF | Kingdom of Italy | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
4 bombers | 952 civilians |
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