Germany. c. 1943-05. After the attack on the Mohne Dam on the night of 1943-05-16/17, devastation ...

Place Europe: Germany
Accession Number SUK12091
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

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.