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Information Board Flooding Stad aan 't Haringvliet
During 1944 the Germans used on old Dutch technique for defense.Flooding the planes enough to prevent transport and to shallow to prevent the use of boats.Flooding the islands caused a massive evacuation of residents.Later the salt water caused agriculture problems.
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- Text: Adri Kramer
- Photos: Adri Kramer
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