The bombing of Tilburg Zuid

Ringbaan-Zuid

Around 4:55 AM the bombardment began on Zuid. The first lasted for two hours. Then a pause of nearly half an hour, and then it started again. That second bombing was nearby. Later it appeared concentrated on the Edisonlaan. As if they forgot to bomb a piece and had to do it again! Fucking crazy!
The same evening it started again. From 6:30 to 11:00 am. I almost lost my mind and I started drawing and sketching as a madman. The first time I nearly went insane cause of the fear. I didn’t even bother the screaming and crying of the neighbors, if you could hear it at all.

The next day I went out to see what damage was inflicted. Near the Generaal Smutslaan I spoke to a girl I knew from Fontys Hogescholen (University college)
- "That sound of the approaching explosion is so scary! The four of us sat huddled in what we thought was the safest part of the apartment. It seemed like we were waiting until we would be shot to pieces, instead of waiting until it would end. "

Ezelvense Akkers, next to Ringbaan-Zuid

At first glance, the Ringbaan-Zuid appeared quite intact. A lot of shattered glass, and some apartments and houses were smoking. That optimism disappeared, when I saw the Edisonlaan. The second bombing was indeed concentrated on the Edisonlaan.
- "They were certain that Burgertroepen hid here! Can you imagine, BURGERTROEPEN! What in hell would be of value to them!?

Edisonlaan

It was the only thing a heavily shocked resident of the neighborhood could tell me. Then he continued cleaning up debris ... For a moment I saw myself in that strange scene.