tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706326439299948126.post756299881058353981..comments2023-11-03T01:29:24.194-07:00Comments on Lohses in Stavanger: Tallinn, Day 2 - Bastion TunnelsLohses in Stavangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14551468223969544144noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706326439299948126.post-87746525849301132882012-11-07T05:19:29.039-08:002012-11-07T05:19:29.039-08:00Thank you for correcting my mistake! I knew that ...Thank you for correcting my mistake! I knew that in my head but my fingers figured my head didn't know what it was thinking. :) Lohses in Stavangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551468223969544144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706326439299948126.post-42630963671042123462012-11-07T04:20:34.077-08:002012-11-07T04:20:34.077-08:00"These tunnels also housed the local populati..."These tunnels also housed the local population during the extensive bombing of the city by the Germans during World War II. The bombing destroyed many of the structures in the city, but the Bastion Tunnels stood up against the shock of falling bombs."<br /><br />The Germans never bombed Tallinn during WW II. The Soviet Army did, the biggest raid was at night March 9th, 1944. Many civilians were killed and lot of houses destroyed.<br /><br />Thank you for an interesting story and nice photos!Jaanus Kaljustohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08511743520806213866noreply@blogger.com