U-Boats Attack Dutch Island

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

42/22

Date Released

16 Mar 1942

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The King with the Army
2. 2Britain’s Answer to E-Boats
3. 3Mail Day in Iceland - And Gale
4. 4U-Boats Attack Dutch Island
5. 5Newsbriefs
6. 6Safe Conduct for a Troop Convoy

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 6

Summary

The Island of Aruba just off Venezuela which houses an oil refinery plant is the object of a U-boat attack. Even after the attack tragedy struck when a torpedo was washed ashore and later exploded while sightseers examined it. Four were killed. Later American bombers based on Dutch-owned Aruba seek out the attackers that have brought war right to America’s doorstep.

Keywords

Aviation; War damage; Navy; Military

Locations

Aruba; Venezuela

Length of story (in feet)

92

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