Bombing of Grosseto in World War II

Bombing of Grosseto
Part of Strategic bombing during World War II
Date26 April 1943
Location
Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy
Belligerents
 United States USAAF  Kingdom of Italy
Strength
48 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (97th and 301st Bombardment Group)
Casualties and losses
none 134 civilians

The bombing of Grosseto took place on 26 April 1943, day of Easter Monday, during World War II. Aimed at disabling the city's air base, it resulted instead in heavy damage to the city itself and at least 134 civilian casualties.

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