Memorial 11 September 1944 Opglabbeek
On 11 September 1944, the Germans executed six innocent civilians at this location.
The execution was in retaliation for retreating German troops, who had earlier that day engaged in a combat with resistance fighters in Louwel.
Seven resistance fighters were killed in that conflict. Their names are also mentioned on this memorial.
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Source
- Text: Luc Van Waeyenberge
- Photos: Luc Van Waeyenberge
Nearby
Point of interest
- Fliegerschießschule Asch (former Airfield Asch) - As
- Former German Training Ground Maasmechelen - Maasmechelen
- Zutendaal Air Base - Zutendaal
Monument
- War Memorial Opglabbeek - Opglabbeek (Oudsbergen)
- Y-32 Airfield Ophoven - Opglabbeek (Oudsbergen)
- War Memorial As - As
Cemetery
- Belgian War Grave Opglabbek - Opglabbeek (Oudsbergen)
- Belgian Graves Veterans Niel-bij-As - Niel-bij-As (As)
- Belgian Graves Veterans As - As
Fortification
- One-person Bunker Station As - As
- Bunker 36 Border Defence Zuid-Willemsvaart - Maaseik
- Bunker K-16 Border Defence Zuid-Willemsvaart - Maaseik
Crash site
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