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Info board 75 Years Liberation WWII Merksplas

In 2019 it was 75 years ago that Belgium was Liberated by the Allied forces.
In this context, Tourism Province of Antwerp organized various activities related to the Liberation in collaboration with Liberation Route Europe. Together with the participating cities and municipalities, a themed brochure with local stories supplemented with photos was made. Information boards were placed at 48 historical locations, each with a local theme.

Merksplas theme: Poles liberate the village

On September 30, 1944, Merksplas is liberated by the 1st Polish Armored Division.

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Source

  • Text: Jhonny Bastiaensen
  • Photos: Jhonny Bastiaensen
  • Tekst infobord TPA