Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Bombeangrep
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Bomb Attack
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
1. Bombeangrep / Bomb Attack Marker
Formiddagen nyttårsaften 1944
angrep 12 britiske bombefly
gestapos hovedkvarter
i Victoria Terrasse
Målet ikke truffet
derimot mange bygårder
og en full trikk
78 nordmenn og 27 tyskere
omkom
over 1000 husville
Bomb Attack
The morning of New Year's Eve 1944, 12 British bombers attacked the Gestapo headquarters on Victoria Terrace. The target was not hit. On the other hand, many apartment buildings and a full tram of 78 Norwegians and 27 Germans perished, affecting over 1,000 households.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, Krigen 1940-45.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 59° 54.909′ N, 10° 43.727′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is on Henrik Ibsens gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Henrik Ibsens gate 12, Oslo 0255, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oslo Sjømannsforening / Oslo Seamen’s Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Henrik Ibsen (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Svaret 1891-1906 / The Answer, 1891-1906 (about 120 meters away); Slottsparken / Palace Park (about 120 meters away); 9. April 1940 (about 120 meters away); Ingeniørenes Hus / Engineers Building (about 150 meters away); Club 7 (about 180 meters away); Harriet Backer (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
2. Bombeangrep / Bomb Attack Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
