Why Hitler's Ju-87 Stuka Was So Terrifying - And How the Allies Stopped It

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November 11, 2020 Topic: History Region: Europe Blog Brand: The Reboot Tags: World War IINazi GermanyStukaDive BombingAir Warfare

Why Hitler's Ju-87 Stuka Was So Terrifying - And How the Allies Stopped It

Over Poland, Stukas obliterated 70% of the buildings in the town of Wielun despite it being devoid of military targets. In France, Stukas notoriously strafed columns of refugees, driving them into the path of Allied columns.

 

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