13 Mar 1936
Germany
Germany
- Adolf Hitler spoke publicly at Karlsruhe, Germany. ww2dbase [Adolf Hitler | Karlsruhe, Baden | CPC]
2 Sep 1942
Germany
Germany
- 200 British bombers attacked Karlsruhe, Germany, destroying many buildings and killing 73 civilians; 8 bombers were lost on this mission. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | Karlsruhe, Baden | CPC]
27 Nov 1943
Germany
Germany
- Noor Inayat Khan was transferred to Karlsruhe, Germany. ww2dbase [Noor Inayat Khan | Karlsruhe, Baden | CPC]
12 Sep 1944
Germany
Germany
- Yolande Beekman was transferred out of her prison in Karlsruhe, Germany. ww2dbase [Yolande Beekman | Karlsruhe, Baden | CPC]
5 Apr 1945
Germany
Germany
- French First Army captured Karlsruhe, Germany. ww2dbase [Southern Germany Campaign | Karlsruhe, Baden | TH]
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