The bombing of the British Red Cross
The interior of one of the wrecked Red Cross tents after the first raid. The attack on Dr Melly's unit near Kworam continued over the following two days. The bombs were dropped by an Italian Caproni aeroplane, killing an number of patients. Britain claimed the right to claim compensation from Italy for the incidents, arguing that the red cross was displayed clearly for the pilots to see
Picture No
10216734
Media ID
45989538
Size
6042px x 4004px
(2.8MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
The Illustrated London News. 1936
Date
1936
