13 Dec 1912

Germany
12 Jul 1913

Germany
17 May 1943

Germany
18 May 1943

Photo(s) dated 18 May 1943
Möhne Dam breached after the previous dayAerial reconnaissance photo over Möhne Dam, showing flooding, Soest, Westfalen-Süd, Germany, late 17 May or 18 May 1943
31 May 1943

Photo(s) dated 31 May 1943
Damaged Möhnesee dam, Germany, late May 1943; note barrage balloonDamaged Möhnesee dam, viewed from a short distance down the Möhne River, Germany, late May 1943
22 Oct 1943

Germany

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