Historical Events tagged with "deventer"

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Military & Warfare

American Bombing Mistake in Dutch Towns

February 22nd, 1944 81 years ago

American aircraft mistakenly attacked the Dutch cities of Nijmegen, Arnhem, Enschede, and Deventer during World War II. The bombing led to significant civilian casualties, notably around 800 deaths in Nijmegen alone. The incident occurred due to a combination of poor intelligence and navigational errors. The tragic event highlighted the challenges faced by Allied forces in distinguishing between military and civilian targets in their operations.

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