Modern commemorative postcard depicting the Allied air raid on the Obersalzberg near Berchtesgaden on April 25, 1945, one of the final major attacks against the Third Reich leadership complex during World War II.
The image presents an aerial view of the Obersalzberg with several important locations identified, including Hitler Haus, Hotel Türken / Berghof Bunker, Bormann Haus, Platterhof, and the SS-Kaserne. An Allied bomber is superimposed over the scene to illustrate the bombing raid.
On April 25, 1945, a major RAF bombing operation targeted the Obersalzberg complex, causing extensive destruction to buildings associated with Hitler and the Nazi leadership, including the Berghof area.
The reverse identifies the subject in German, English and French as “Air raid on the Obersalzberg – April 25th, 1945.”
Published by Franz Ingrisch, Scharfenberg, Obersalzberg, this is a modern tourist/commemorative postcard and not a WWII-period issue.
An interesting inexpensive reference piece for collectors of Berchtesgaden, Obersalzberg, Berghof and Third Reich historical-site material.
Period: Modern / Postwar
Country: Germany
Publisher: Franz Ingrisch, Obersalzberg
Subject: Obersalzberg Air Raid
Historical Date Depicted: April 25, 1945
Locations Identified: Berghof Area, Hotel Türken, Bormann House, Platterhof, SS-Kaserne
Postal Status: Unused
Originality: Modern Souvenir Postcard
