Coventry Bombed by Luftwaffe, Cathedral Destroyed – November 14, 1940
World War II: In England, Coventry is heavily bombed by German Luftwaffe bombers. Coventry Cathedral is almost completely destroyed.
Date: November 14, 1940
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