Why wasn t Rome bombed in ww2?
Why wasn t Rome bombed in ww2? There has been some debate over whether or not Rome was bombed during World War II. Some argue that the city was not targeted by the Allies because of its historical significance, while others claim that it was bombed but to a lesser extent than other cities in Italy.
Why did the Germans not defend Paris?
Paris was declared an open city German troops entered Paris on 14 June. French forces withdrew from the city the day before and it was declared an 'open city' - meaning it would not be defended - in order to prevent its destruction.