Operation Carthage Copenhagen school bombing 123 civilians

A British air raid accidentally bombed a Copenhagen school

123 civilians killed

In March 1945, British aircraft attacked the Gestapo headquarters in Copenhagen. One plane crashed near a school, creating smoke that confused aircraft following behind it. Several crews mistakenly bombed the school instead. The operation killed 123 civilians, including 87 children, even as it struck the intended German target.

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Operation Carthage Copenhagen school bombing 123 civilians

A British air raid accidentally bombed a Copenhagen school

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