9.45 a.m. first B17 bomber arrive over the Monastery of Montecassino...
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..and take this photo...Comment
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..commander of first B.17 bomber number "666" was Bradford A. Evans, from 96th Squadron "Red Devils" (2nd Bomber Group). This photo of Evans was taken in 1994 at Cassino, during an interview for italian television. Evans passed away november 27, 2007.Comment
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BOMBS AWAY!!! Monastery is visible on the lower area of the photo...Comment
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The first wave of bombs hit Montecassino: 9.45 a.m., February 15, 1944.Comment
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without words...You can imagine the fear inside the Monastery?Comment
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244 Bombers B.17, B.26 and B.25 hit Montecassino with 500 tons of bombs...Comment
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200-250 civilians was killed...the exact number is still today unknown..Comment
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an allied war artist was present in this day...Comment
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The first three bombs fell exactly in this point of the Abbey...Comment
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The signs of that day are still visible today ...Comment
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Again...Comment
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After the bombing...Comment
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Destroyed arts...Comment
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