(Thursday, March 23, 1944) What was described as a "cowardly deed?" Describe the event and explain why people of Amsterdam were outraged by this act.
From the text:
Yesterday a plane crashed nearby. The crew was able to parachute out in time. It crashed on top of a school, but luckily there were no children inside. There was a small fire and a couple of people were killed. As the airmen made their descent, the Germans sprayed them with bullets. The Amsterdammers who saw it seethed with rage at such a dastardly deed. We-by which I mean the ladies-were also scared out
of our wits. Brrr, I hate the sound of gunfire.
This was seen as a dastardly, cowardly deed because the airmen could have been taken prisoner instead of being slaughtered.
Diary of a Young Girl
