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This postcard features a historic photograph of the bomb damage to the railroad yards in Bologna, Italy, taken by the U.S. Air Force during World War II. The image shows the devastating aftermath of a bombing raid, with destroyed buildings and infrastructure visible in the railroad yards. The photograph was taken on November 15, 1945, and was part of the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations documentation. The image provides a glimpse into the impact of the war on the city of Bologna and its infrastructure.