Augsburg in WW2 History | World War II Database

16 Mar 1920

Germany

Adolf Hitler took his first flight traveling from Augsburg for Berlin, Germany. The aircraft ran out of fuel unexpectedly and had to make an emergency landing before reaching Berlin. ww2dbase [Adolf Hitler | Augsburg | CPC]

10 Jul 1921

Germany

Adolf Hitler traveled to Augsburg, Germany to attend a political meeting to which he did not receive an invitation. He would immediately clash with fellow party members. ww2dbase [Adolf Hitler | Augsburg | CPC]

11 Jul 1921

Germany

Adolf Hitler quit the Nazi Party due to disagreements with the party executive committee. ww2dbase [Adolf Hitler | Augsburg | CPC]

12 May 1936

Germany

The first prototype of the Messerschmitt Bf 110 made its maiden flight from Augsburg-Haunstetten, Germany, with test pilot Rudolf Opitz at the controls. ww2dbase [Bf 110 | Augsburg | AC]

25 Feb 1944

Germany

The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched a bombing raid against the Messerschmitt factory at Augsburg, Germany. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | RAF Thurleigh | Augsburg | DS]

19 Jul 1944

Germany

The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched a bombing raid against the Messerschmitt factory at Augsburg, Germany. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | RAF Thurleigh | Augsburg | DS]

28 Apr 1945

Germany

US Seventh Army captured Augsburg, Germany. ww2dbase [Augsburg | TH]

27 Nov 1950

Germany

Ilse Koch's trial before the Assize Court at Augsburg, West Germany began. ww2dbase [Ilse Koch | Augsburg | CPC]

11 Jan 1951

Germany

Ilse Koch fainted during her trial in Augsburg, Germany. ww2dbase [Ilse Koch | Augsburg | CPC]

Timeline Section Founder: Thomas Houlihan
Contributors: Alan Chanter, C. Peter Chen, Thomas Houlihan, Hugh Martyr, David Stubblebine
Special Thanks: Rory Curtis

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