Created by Tom Horn on 2 May 2010, Last Update on 2 May 2010

Lubeck Bay Ships - 3 May 1945

Unaware of the true nature of their targets, RAF Typhoons of 83 Group of the 2nd Tactical Air Force attack three prison ships in Lubeck Bay, Deutschland, Thielbek, and Cap Arcona. Thousands of prisoners are killed.

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Tags : Britain,Germany,Aerial,Naval,Europe,Combat

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