Created by Tom Horn on 7 Mar 2010, Last Update on 7 Mar 2010

Operation Carthage - 21 Mar 1945

During an attack on Gestapo headquarters in Copenhagen, a Mosquito bomber accidentally crashes into a school. Following bombers then attack the school believing it to be the original target. 125 civilians are killed.

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Tags : Germany,Denmark,Britain,Aerial,Europe,Combat

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