Rhine crossing 18 September 2014
On Thursday afternoon 18 September the Rhine Crossing of September 1944 was re-enacted. The event had been organised by the Liberation Task Force in coöperation with the Koninklijke Landmacht (Royal Dutch Army).
Prior to the rowing boats, a motor boat crossed the Rhine. On board of this vessel were a couple of Polish veterans.
Prior to the rowing boats, a motor boat crossed the Rhine. On board of this vessel were a couple of Polish veterans.
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- Source: Arjan Vrieze, STIWOT
- Published on: 23-09-2014 17:20:12
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