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1st Polish Armoured Division Wilhelmshaven Day 5

1945-05-05 · Wilhelmshaven · Germany

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May 1st, that it could launch its last attack on Wilhelmshaven. May 5th, the port of Kriegsmarine surrendered, offering more than 200 ships and vessels to the Poles. nbsp; Photo: Port of Wilhelmshaven capitulates.

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