Destruction at the corner of Isendoornstraat and Nieuwstad during the liberation of Zutphen.

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We see the remnants of the Isendoorn Barracks. Behind them, we see the GOZ laboratory, which was demolished around 2008, and the Kruittoren.

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On April 7th, 1945, just before retreating to De Hoven, they blew up the depot. The explosion caused severe damage to the surrounding area, destroying several nearby houses.We can see the remains of the Isendoorn Barracks. Behind them once stood the GOZ laboratory, which was demolished around 2008, as well as the historic Kruittoren ("Powder Tower").Severe destruction also occurred at the corner of Isendoornstraat and Nieuwstad during the liberation of Zutphen.

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Hoek Nieuwstad/Isendoornstraat, Zutphen

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