In the aftermath of WW2, the British attempted to eradicate an island through “Operation Big Bang” by detonating 6700 tonnes of explosives, one of the largest single explosive detonations in history, in order to prevent it from being used as a fleet base by the Germans.

by | Jan 22, 2023 | Fun Facts, Knowledge Chops

  In the aftermath of WW2, the British attempted to eradicate an island through
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In the aftermath of WW2, the British attempted to eradicate an island through “Operation Big Bang” by detonating 6700 tonnes of explosives, one of the largest single explosive detonations in history, in order to prevent it from being used as a fleet base by the Germans.

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