The Luftwaffe’s two day attacks, with the second coming on December 15, claimed the lives of more than 660 people, 1,500 were left injured and thousands more were made homeless.
The devastating attacks changed the face of Sheffield forever, flattening much of the city centre.
Over 330 German aircraft are believed to have been involved in the German assault on Sheffield.
The main industrial part of the city was largely protected that night by a covering of fog. However, The Moor was devastated and every building in Angel Street was bombed or fire damaged.
Two nights later, the bombers returned. This time the industrial east of the city was hit - Attercliffe, Grimesthorpe and Burngreave in particular.
Brown Bayleys steelworks were hit, as were Hadfield’s Hecla and East Hecla Works, Arthur Lee and other industrial sites.
Over 330 German aircraft are believed to have been involved in the German assault on Sheffield.
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13. Christmas kiss
Christmas after the Blitz and a sprig of mistletoe means dad gets to kiss his favourite girl. This was taken at High Storrs rest centre. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
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