Historical Events tagged with "Dutch resistance"

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Military & Warfare

Food Airdrops Over Occupied Netherlands

April 29th, 1945 79 years ago

Airdrops of food began in German-occupied regions of the Netherlands as hunger intensified for civilians caught in the war. Organized efforts by the Allies aimed to alleviate suffering from severe food shortages. A significant airdrop operation took place over various cities, providing much-needed supplies. This initiative represented a coordinated humanitarian response amidst the backdrop of World War II.

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