Fort Merksem
This fort was blown up during the German siege of Antwerp in 1914. It also played a role during the Second World War, in both German and Allied hands. On 15 October 1944, a V-1 rocket exploded on Fort de Merksem, which was used by the Allies at that time.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Hendrik Ploeger (1, 2), Library and Archives Canada (3)
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