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Dutch Marines attempted to...

history · 17 February 1942 · 83 years ago

Dutch Marines attempted to disarm an unexploded torpedo at Aruba, launched by German submarine U-156 during the prior day's attack. The torpedo detonated unexpectedly, killing 4. 

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