Ploiesti Oil Refineries Burn, German Footage

The video discusses the intense bombing of Romania's refineries during World War II, focusing on Ploiesti, which remained a key target until Romania's surrender in August 1944. Despite the destruction, Ploiesti's fires continued to burn, marking it as the most bombed location in Europe by the war's end.

How many of Romania's largest refineries were severely damaged?

• Six

• Seven

• Five

• Four

What was the outcome of the initial attacks on Ploiesti?

• The fires were extinguished

• The fires continued to burn

• The refineries were rebuilt

• The attacks were called off

Until when did the devastation in Ploiesti continue?

• July 1944

• August 1944

• September 1944

• October 1944

What was Ploiesti's status in Europe during the war?

• Unscathed area

• Neutral zone

• Most bombed target

• Least bombed target

What significant event occurred in August 1944?

• Romania's independence

• Romania's alliance with Germany

• Romania's capitulation

• Romania's victory