Huizen getroffen door Engelse bommen 1940

This photograph, titled "Huizen getroffen door Engelse bommen" (Houses hit by English bombs), was taken in 1940 by Polygoon, a Dutch newsreel company. The image depicts the aftermath of an air raid during World War II, showing a residential building in the Netherlands destroyed by bombs. The photograph captures the devastation of war and the efforts of people to rebuild. The inscription on the image provides context, highlighting the destruction caused by British bombers and the efforts of Dutch civilians and authorities to restore order amidst the chaos. It is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and the resilience of those who endured it.