The art of defusing a second world war bomb
A dredging vessel at Exmouth Marina discovered an unexploded German bomb dating back to World War II. The discovery triggered a major emergency response involving the army and navy to safely neutralize the explosive device.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing danger posed by unexploded ordnance in post-war regions and the logistical challenges of urban bomb disposal.
Capt Liam Kidman and Maj Andrew Boyce of the 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment (11EOD). Capt Liam Kidman and Maj Andrew Boyce of the 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment (11EOD). The long read Defence policy ‘It could knock a whole street down’: the art of defusing a second world war bomb On 14 January this year, army and navy squads faced an unprecedented challenge: one bomb on a Plymouth building site, another floating on a dredger in Exmouth. That afternoon, the clock started ticking
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