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In which year did the "Dam Busters" raid take place?

  • 1941

  • 1942

  • 1943

  • 1944

Answer

The "Dam Busters" raid, a daring mission by the Royal Air Force, occurred in 1943. The raid targeted three German dams, the Möhne, Eder, and Sorpe, with the aim of disrupting Germany's industrial production. The operation was successful in breaching the Möhne and Eder dams, causing significant flooding and damage to infrastructure.
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