Doetinchem unveils memorial monument for 1945 bombings victims
A new memorial in Doetinchem honors the 148 victims of the 1945 Allied bombings that devastated the city’s historic center. The monument, unveiled in Mark Tennant Park, serves as a lasting tribute to those lost during World War II.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Allied bombings (March 19, 21, 23, 1945) |
| Casualties | 148 |
| Location | Mark Tennant Park, Doetinchem |
| Artist | Anne ten Ham (Arnhem) |
| Symbolism | Three ponds (bomb impacts), orange flower beds (shockwaves) |
| Unveiling Date | March 21, 2026 |
The municipality of Doetinchem, in collaboration with local cultural organizations, oversees the commemoration of historical events to preserve collective memory. This monument is part of broader efforts to honor wartime victims and educate future generations about the city’s history.
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Memorial monument for Doetinchem bombings unveiled
On March 19, 21, and 23, 1945, Doetinchem was struck by three bombings. These resulted in 148 casualties and the historic center of Doetinchem was hit by bombs from Allied aircraft. In Mark Tennant Park, a monument was unveiled on Saturday, March 21, in memory of the victims of the bombings in Doetinchem.
Impacts of a bomb rain
The design was created by artist Anne ten Ham from Arnhem and consists of three ponds symbolizing the bombings as impacts of a bomb rain. The major consequences of the bombings are represented as shockwaves of orange flower beds. The monument is located in Mark Tennant Park, where multiple memorial monuments together form a memorial park.