Historical Events tagged with "vistulaoder"
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Military & Warfare
Mistaken Bombing of Prague by B-17s
February 14th, 1945 80 years ago
On February 14, 1945, a squadron of United States Army Air Forces B-17 bombers mistakenly targeted Prague, Czechoslovakia, during an operation supporting the Soviet Red Army's Vistula–Oder Offensive. The aircraft were on a bombing mission aimed at German positions, but a navigational error led to the tragic misidentification of the capital city as a target. This resulted in significant civilian damage and loss of life, highlighting the challenges faced during wartime operations in unclear territories.
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