'The Forgotten Bombardment' Memorial

Park 1943, 3026, Rotterdam (Delfshaven)
South Holland, Netherlands, the

This memorial is named "The Forgotten Bombardment". It commemorated the less known second bombardment of Rotterdam on 31 March 1943. The Allies tried to bomb industries but the bombs hit living areas. At least 417 citizens were killed and 400 were injured.

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Text by: Pieter Schlebaum

Photo(s): Dick de Bruijne (1,2,3,4), Pieter Schlebaum (5)

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