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Luftwaffe Bombs London by Mistake in the Battle of Britain
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1940

Luftwaffe Bombs London by Mistake in the Battle of Britain

On 24 August 1940, Luftwaffe bombs fell on London in error, widening the bombing conflict and helping trigger retaliation against Berlin.

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On 24 August 1940, Luftwaffe bombs fell on London in error, widening the bombing conflict and helping trigger retaliation against Berlin.
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