National Content: Italy

Aircraft mission on Terni 18 CS 390

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SourceWebsite: www.luce.it
Event referred toCity Bombing during World War 2
Technological characteristicsType of file: Video
Availability proposed: External Link
Description of the sourceKind of source: Video made by US Air Force during 1944
Origin of the source: Archive of Istituto Luce
Language: Mute
Copyright issues: Is only possible, through a free registration, to view the video To view the video click on the source icon, in the page that opens up just type the code 18 CS 390 in the green right column, first white line, then click on the "Invia Ricerca" black button. Then click on the moviefilm like icon. When asked for use login: projectmhm and password: projectmhm and then click on the "Invia dati" black button. Choose your connection and wait for the video to start.
Contextualisation of the sourceMilitary propaganda
Interpretation of the sourceAl lied aircrafts, probably B-26 Marauder, drop bombs on that streets and railways between Rome and Ancona placed in the area of Terni, a very important industrial area. As aircrafts advance, smoke made by the explosions rises up, while from earth you can see lamps of light: it could mean that anti-aircraft artillery is in action.
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