Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant Possibly 1943

"Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant" is a newspaper page from December 31, 1943, featuring a photograph of a bombed building in Rotterdam. The image, most likely taken after the devastating bombing of the city in May 1940, highlights the destruction brought by World War II. The newspaper's headline, "Duitse Succes in Golf van Biscaje," refers to a German naval victory in the Bay of Biscay. The page provides a glimpse into the everyday life of wartime Rotterdam, including the news, advertisements, and a glimpse of the physical impact of the conflict. This artifact serves as a historical document, capturing a moment in the city's wartime experience.