Memorial Bombardment Merwestein Parc
In 1944, Merwestein Parc was used as camp and headquarters by the German 15th Army. The R.A.F. bombed the parc on 24 October 1944, after a month of research by the Dutch resistance.
At least 9 German soldiers and 57 residents of Dordrecht were killed in the bombardment.
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Source
- Text: Serjos de Groot
- Photos: Serjos de Groot
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