Fortress Marienburg

The City That Was Rebuilt II

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June 15th 2013
Geo: 49.7878, 9.93611 A long drive from Innsbruck to Wurzburg yesterday, delayed by an hour and a half by a bad truck and bus accident on the autobahn. Arrived at Wurzburg late in the day. The city of Wurzburg is mentioned in a donation by Hedan II to Bishop Willibrord, dated 1 May 704. On 16 March 1945, about 90% of the city was destroyed in 17 minutes by 225 British Lancaster bombers duri ... read more

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more