Bombing of Schweinfurt

Historical audio walk through Schweinfurt 1943-1945

Historical audio walk in Schweinfurt

Schweinfurt, 1943: At the height of the Second World War, the center of rolling bearing production, which was important for the war effort, came into the spotlight of world history. The Allies hope to immobilize the German armed forces by destroying the arms industry here from the air. In return, the Nazi regime built numerous bunkers and an impressive anti-aircraft belt around the city. In addition to soldiers and prisoners of war, high school students from all over northern Bavaria are brought together to defend Schweinfurt. The attack on October 14, 1943 went down in history as “Black Thursday,” the largest air defeat of the US Air Force to that point.

But how did the residents actually experience what were probably the most dramatic events in their city's history? Based on individual fates, we invite you to search for clues. The app takes you to authentic, original locations: streets and buildings, but also rather inconspicuous relics still tell of the tragic events of war. Photos, vivid reports and previously rarely considered archive material invite you to rediscover the city's history. The free smartphone application is aimed at a generally historically interested audience of all educational and age groups. It can be accessed via the city websites, the tourism office and the QR codes posted at the selected locations.