1942, ROUEN UNDER THE ALLIES' BOMBS

The US Air Force never apologized

Synopsis

In the early summer of 1942, the American war machine is deployed in Great Britain.

The United States wanted to test its B-17 super bomber and decided to carry out the first daytime bombing of WWII. They choose the railway junction of Rouen to cripple the enemy's military logistics. The operation is successful, but Rouen is leveled. Hundreds of civilians die while thousands are wounded.

The inhabitants never forgave.
The US Air Force never apologized.