86 children were killed when British bombers mistakenly attacked a school in Frederiksberg during a raid on the Gestapo's headquarters in Copenhagen.
Synopsis
86 children were killed when British bombers mistakenly attacked a school in Frederiksberg during a raid on the Gestapo's headquarters in Copenhagen.
Synopsis
On 21 March 1945, British bombers targeted Shell House, the Gestapo headquarters in Copenhagen, aiming to destroy vital Nazi archives. The operation went awry when some aircraft mistakenly bombed a school in Frederiksberg, resulting in the deaths of 86 children and nearly 200 casualties overall. Edward Sismore, the leading navigator of the attack, along with experts, eyewitnesses, and survivors, recounts the events and investigates the failures that led to this tragic outcome during the German occupation of Denmark.
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Why Watch
- Find out what went wrong in the Shell House raid.
- See firsthand accounts from Edward Sismore and survivors.
- Meet the victims of the tragic bombing in Frederiksberg.
Did You Know
- On March 21, 1945, British bombers mistakenly bombed a school.
- The attack resulted in the deaths of 86 children in Frederiksberg.
- Nearly 200 people died in total from the bombing on that day.
- This incident was the greatest loss of life during the Nazi occupation of Denmark.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened during the Shellhouse Raid on March 21, 1945?
British bombers mistakenly bombed a school in Frederiksberg, resulting in the deaths of 86 children and nearly 200 people in total.
What was the target of the British bombers during the Shellhouse Raid?
The target was Shell House, the Gestapo's headquarters in Copenhagen, with the intention of destroying their archives.
Who was the Leading Navigator involved in the Shellhouse Raid?
Edward Sismore DSO, DFC, AFC was the Leading Navigator on the attack.
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