The Bombing of Pompeii during World War II

In August and September 1943, a series of allied missions targeting nearby roads and railyards dropped about 160 bombs on Pompeii, damaging some of the site's most iconic structures. Please consider supporting this channel on Patreon:   / toldinstone   If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.” https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Statues-... You can follow me elsewhere on the web:   / toldinstone     / toldinstone     / 20993845.garrett_ryan   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:02 The Allied Invasion of Italy 1:34 Why Pompeii was bombed 2:23 The extent of the damage 2:48 The Antiquarium 3:30 The House of Sallust 4:19 The House of the Faun 5:04 The House of Trebius Valens 6:02 Conclusion Thanks for watching!