Bits O' History: Mass Grave Found-- AHS Centaur

Some New News About Old Stuff.


1. MASS GRAVE FOUND-- A mass World War II grave containing the remains of German officers and their Croatian allies, has been found near Zagreb, Croatia. At least 4,500 bodies have been found in caves.

They are from the German Army's 39th Division which consisted of Croatian troops commanded by German officers. It is known that they surrendered early in 1945 to Communist troops of Tito.

So, the Germans weren't the only ones to kill captured foes.


2. AHS CENTAUR-- Reports have it that the search for the AHS (Australian Hospital Ship) Centaur, could begin as early as November. Blue Water Recovery, who were responsible for finding the HMAS Sydney II and Kormoran has received permission to search.

The federal government of Australia and Queensland state governments have each matched $2 million for the project.

The Centaur was sunk by a Japanese submarine southeast of Queensland in May of 1943 and sank in minutes with a loss of all but 64 of 322.

Another Tragedy of the War.

Now, You Know. --Cooter