Memorial The landmines disaster of Grashoek
This memorial tells the story of the landmines disaster of Grashoek. The withdrawing Germans left several mines and booby traps in the woods. In the period Devember 1944 till February 1946 several people lost their lives or got wounded here.
At the spot where the first victim fell, a cross was erected.
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Source
- Text: Arjan Vrieze
- Photos: Peter Aalbers
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