Routine Construction Works Unearths Life-Threatening Historic Relic

Assessing The Situation

KMBD was also called in Augsburg, and after consulting with them, everyone agreed that this matter needed to be dealt with quickly. They even concluded that bad weather could also cause the bomb to explode, and with the town in the depth of winter, it was best to remove it immediately.

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The bomb that had been uncovered belonged to the British Royal Air Force, which was concerned for the city’s safety. Therefore, it was recommended that the entire population be evacuated before they could begin their work.