The heart of old Bremen after a British "1,000 bomber raid"
Bremen around 1900
Bremen around 1900
Bremen in 1764
Bremen in 1640
Bremen in 1564
Bremen was the historic point of
departure for millions of immigrants
leaving Germany and central Europe for
America and elsewhere, especially during
the 19th century. British attacks on
German's coastal cities, sites representing
decades of shipping competition with
Britain, were especially vengeful.