ETE4933210: Second World War (1939-1945) - World War II (WWII or WW2): Essen (Germany) April 10, 1945: One of the metallurgical factories of the Krupp Industrial Complex destroyed by bombing and artillery fire by the 9th US Army. This photograph was taken after the capture of Essen by an artillery observation aircraft of the 79th DI of the 9th US Army. / Bridgeman Images