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Fehlschuss der US-Artillerie: Die vergessene Tragödie

16 Tote, 26 Verletzte, zerfetzte Zelte: Heuer jährt sich das schwerste Unglück in der Geschichte des Truppenübungsplatzes Grafenwöhr zum 60. Mal. Das dramatische Ereignis ist inzwischen fast vergessen – trotz prominenter Zeitzeugen.

Die fehlgeleitete 21-cm-Granate einer US-Haubitze schoss drei Kilometer zu weit - und detonierte mitten im bewohnten Zelt-Camp "Casserine". Die Explosion verwandelte das Areal in eine blutige Todeszone. Bild: U.S. Army
Die fehlgeleitete 21-cm-Granate einer US-Haubitze schoss drei Kilometer zu weit - und detonierte mitten im bewohnten Zelt-Camp "Casserine". Die Explosion verwandelte das Areal in eine blutige Todeszone.

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