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Old 11-07-2007, 10:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Cologne During World War 2

What do you guys know about Cologne, Germany during World War II? What was its role during the war? Any famous events that occured there? Any information would be gladly appreciated.
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Old 15-07-2007, 02:03 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I appreciate the resources guys! Thank you very much!
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In 1997, in the former regional Gestapo headquarters in Cologne, the National Socialist Documentation Center was located (so called EL-DE Haus).
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