Trier in 1945

Trier in 1945

Trier is the oldest city in Germany, with a history dating back to the Roman Empire. 1945 holds significant importance in Trier's history as it marked the end of World War II. The Second World War caused serious damage to Trier. Between December 16, 1944 and January 2, 1945, the United States Air Force and the Royal Air Force dropped a total of 1467 tons of bombs, resulting in the complete destruction of 1600 houses and the destruction of many ancient buildings.