Memorial Stone 'Leberecht Maass' and 'Max Schultz'

Zum Ehrenfriedhof 1, 26386, Wilhelmshaven
Niedersachsen, Germany

This memorial commemorates the 594 killed German seamen of the German destroyers 'Leberecht Maass' and 'Max Schultz'. Who sunk on 22 February 1940 due to miscommunication between the Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe, during Operation 'Wikinger'.

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Text by: Kaj Metz

Photo(s): Henny van Loenen