Archaeo-Histories on Nostr: On February 22, 1944, during WWII, the city of Nijmegen was mistakenly bombed by ...
On February 22, 1944, during WWII, the city of Nijmegen was mistakenly bombed by American aircraft targeting German positions. Due to navigation errors and confusion, bombs were dropped on the city center, killing around 800 civilians and destroying large areas. This tragic event remains one of deadliest accidental bombings in Dutch history. It highlights the chaos and uncertainty of war, where even allies could cause devastating unintended damage.
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