SUK12091 Accession Number: SUK12091

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Germany. c. 1943-05. After the attack on the Mohne Dam on the night of 1943-05-16/17, devastation was caused over a wide area. At Froendenberg-Boesperde in the Ruhr Valley, thirteen miles from the Mohne Dam, there was extensive damage to roads, electricity works, road and railway bridges, as well as railway coaches and sidings.

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Accession Number
SUK12091
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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