Amstetten remembers: 80 years after the first bomb attack

Amstetten remembers: 80 years after the first bomb attack

a painful memory

On November 19, 2024, the terrible event when the first aviation bomb was thrown on Amstetten will be celebrated for the 80th time. This serious day not only marked the beginning of the bombing on the city, but also brought great suffering with it because there was a death told. By the end of the Second World War, a total of around 12,000 bombs, both explosive and splinter bombs, should fall on Amstetten.

contemporary witness Karl Dunkl, who witnessed the situation as a child, describes the dramatic moments in his family chronicle. His report describes how he and his family slipped the cruel whistle of the falling bomb while ran to their lives. "We saw that one of the four -engine B 17 had a smoke flag. Immediately afterwards we heard a loud, shrill whistle tone. We instinctively ran for our lives," said Dunkl. The deafening noise of the explosion, which destroyed the small house near Linzerstrasse, continues in its memories.

a look into the past

The first bomb attack on Amstetten was only the beginning of a series of devastating attacks. These attacks not only resulted in catastrophic physical destruction, but also left deep emotional scars among the survivors. Dunkl continues that the horrors of the war, the loss of life and the destruction of home became all the more tangible than the bread was once again fighting while people tried to survive in the middle of fear and uncertainty.

The persistent bombing provides caused many citizens to flee the danger, while others remained to meet the devastating attacks and their consequences. During this time not only families and friendships broke, but also the trust in a peaceful future was heavily shaken.

The memory of the first bomb attack remains alive in the collective memory of Amstetten. Many residents know about the importance of this day and remember the stories of their ancestors who suffered from the horrors of war. It is not only a review of a tragic episode of history, but also a warning that the spirits of the past never completely disappear as long as we do not actively remember it.

The stories of survivors like Karl Dunkl are important in order to get a deeper understanding of the effects of war on the community. The descriptions offer an insight into a life that was characterized by loss, fear and the constant challenges of survival. For today's and future generations it is essential to recognize these events and to draw the teachings from it.

to learn more about the memories and stories in connection with these tragic events, Visit the website of www.noen.at .