The Story of Marie Schmolková&nbsp;Marie Schmolková, born in 1893 in Prague,&nbsp;was one of the leading figures in social work for refugees in Czechoslovakia in the late 1930s. When the Nazis rose to power in Germany in 1933, Marie played a crucial role in assisting refugees, especially German communists and social democrats, by arranging visas, housing, financial aid, and jobs. &nbsp;Due to her experience, she became the president of the National Coordinating Committee for Refugees in Czechoslovakia and the country’s only representative at the&nbsp;Évian&nbsp;Conference in France. From 6 to 15 July 1938, representatives from 32 countries and observers from 24 voluntary organizations took part in a conference that addressed the Jewish refugee crisis in Évian-les-Bains, on the shores of Lake Geneva.Her meeting with Doreen Warriner and Organising the “Kindertransporte”&nbsp;In September 1938, the Munich Agreement forced Czechoslovakia to give up the Sudetenland region, resulting in a refugee crisis with over 100 000 Czech Jews and political opponents of Nazism. Marie Schmolková gathered evidence and appealed for help, but only the United Kingdom agreed to take in unaccompanied Jewish children.&nbsp;It was during this time that Schmolková met British woman Doreen Warriner, feminist and internationalist with an interest in Eastern Europe. Warriner had arrived in Prague in October 1938 as a representative of the British Committee for Refugees (BCRC). Both women, overwhelmed by the number of refugees needing assistance, turned to Martin Blake and Nicholas Winton to help implement the “Kindertransport” (transport for children) plan that Warriner has developed.Schmolková provided lists of children in danger, and together, they worked urgently to rescue as many children as possible, ensuring their safe passage to the UK. Initially, they focused on political refugees before shifting to Jewish children as Czechoslovakia was facing occupation by Nazi Germany. In total, they managed to evacuate 669 children from Czechoslovakia to Britain. This rescue operation is often associated with Nicolas Winton’s name, but it’s important to recognize that many other brave men and women, including Doreen Warriner and Marie Schmolková, played vital roles in making it happen.Escape to the UK&nbsp;When Nazi Germany annexed Czechoslovakia on March 15, 1939, Marie Schmolková was arrested by the Gestapo (German Secret State Police) and imprisoned for two months, enduring harsh interrogations in adverse circumstances, as she was diabetic. Schmolková was released in May 1939 due to protests from feminist and suffrage activist Františka Plamínková, who was later executed by the Nazis. Doreen Warriner also left Czechoslovakia upon learning that the Gestapo planned to arrest her.&nbsp;In 1941, Warriner was awarded the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her efforts in helping refugees in Czechoslovakia in 1938 and 1939. She continued her meaningful work, including leading the food-supply division of the UN Relief and Rehabilitation Administration’s Yugoslavian mission. Later, she returned to academia, teaching at the University of London’s School of Slavic and East European Studies.Overlooked stories&nbsp;Although some historians and history enthusiasts are working on making stories of women more visible, most of the names and deeds remain forgotten or overshadowed by men’s stories. Nicolas Winton, for instance, was nominated multiple times for the Nobel Peace Prize and celebrated in several films, has often been hailed as the hero of the children’s transports. &nbsp;While Winton unquestionably acted heroically, the majority of those involved in conceiving and organizing the relief work in both Britain and Czechoslovakia were women. Doreen Warriner and Marie Schmolková were among those who helped save thousands of lives. Their courage, dedication, and compassion deserve to be remembered.Sources:&nbsp;&nbsp;Brade, Laura E. and Rose Holmes. "Troublesome Sainthood: Nicholas Winton and the Contested History of Child Rescue in Prague, 1938–1940." History &amp; Memory, vol. 29 no. 1, 2017, p. 3-40. Project MUSE, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dx.doi.org/10.2979/histmemo.29.1.0003">https://dx.doi.org/10.2979/histmemo.29.1.0003</a>.&nbsp;Warriner, Doreen. “Winter in Prague.” The Slavonic and East European Review, vol. 62, no. 2, 1984, pp. 209–40. JSTOR, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.jstor.org/stable/4208852">http://www.jstor.org/stable/4208852</a>. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.London, Louise. "Refugees from Czechoslovakia". Whitehall and the Jews, 1933-1948: British Immigration Policy, Jewish Refugees and the Holocaust. Cambridge University Press. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="Hyperlink SCXW266118318 BCX8" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISBN_(identifier)">ISBN</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="Hyperlink SCXW266118318 BCX8" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-521-53449-6">0-521-53449-6</a>.&nbsp;Hájková, Anna. “Marie Schmolka and the Group Effort.” History Today, vol. 68. 2018. ISSN 0018-2753.&nbsp;

Two Women Who Helped Save Thousands of Lives in Czechoslovakia 

The 1937 "Degenerate Art" Exhibition: A Political Weapon&nbsp;The Nazi campaign against modern art began almost immediately after Hitler’s rise to power in 1933. The regime sought to eliminate artistic movements that did not align with its ideology, favoring instead art that depicted heroic Aryan figures, nationalist themes, and rural German landscapes. Works that were abstract, experimental, or created by Jewish or leftist artists were labeled “degenerate” and purged from museums.&nbsp;In 1937, the Nazi Ministry of Propaganda, led by Joseph Goebbels, organized the “Entartete Kunst” exhibition in Munich, displaying 700 confiscated works in a deliberately mocking presentation. Artists such as Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Wassily Kandinsky, George Grosz, and Otto Dix were prominently featured, their work accompanied by demeaning captions meant to discredit modernism. Meanwhile, a parallel exhibition, "The Great German Art Exhibition," was staged to promote the state-approved, classical art style favored by the Nazis.&nbsp;Despite its propagandistic purpose, the “Degenerate Art” exhibition attracted between two and three million visitors, making it one of the most attended art exhibitions of its time. What was intended as an act of condemnation inadvertently became one of the largest showcases of avant-garde art in the 1930s.The Fate of “Degenerate Art”&nbsp;The Nazis systematically removed more than 16,500 modernist artworks from German museums. Some were destroyed—over 5,000 pieces were burned in Berlin in 1939—while others were sold abroad through carefully controlled auctions. These sales were intended to generate foreign currency for the regime, though many collectors refused to participate, unwilling to financially support the Nazis.&nbsp;Many artists faced persecution. Some, like Felix Nussbaum, were deported and murdered in Nazi camps. Others, such as Otto Dix and Emil Nolde, experienced professional ruin. Those who remained in Germany sometimes withdrew from public life, living in what was called “inner exile.”&nbsp;While the Nazis sought to erase avant-garde art from public life, many of the artists labeled as “degenerate” went on to shape 20th-century art history. Picasso, Chagall, and Kandinsky are now considered masters of modernism, and institutions worldwide have reclaimed and restored many of the works once deemed unworthy.A New Look at “Degenerate Art” in Paris&nbsp;The Picasso Museum’s exhibition is the first large-scale presentation of this topic in France in over three decades.&nbsp; It benefits from new discoveries, including artworks hidden by the family of Hildebrand Gurlitt, one of the Nazi-approved art dealers, and pieces recently recovered from bombed storage sites.&nbsp;&nbsp;One striking feature is a wall listing all artists labeled “degenerate” by the Nazis, with those included in the exhibition highlighted in black. This visual representation underscores the scale of the cultural suppression. The exhibition also examines the looting and sale of modernist works, revealing the role of art markets in Nazi economic strategies.

“Degenerate Art”: The Nazi Attack on Modern Art 

In 1945, a large amount&nbsp;of undistributed mail caused growing frustrations among the U.S. American soldiers serving in Europe, as they didn’t hear from their families back home in a long time. The long unresolved postal backlog began to have a major impact on the morale of the soldiers, for whom a letter from loved ones represented a glimmer of hope in desperate moments at the frontline of the war. Thanks to the advocacy of civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune and the support of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, the U.S. government assigned an all-black battalion of the Women’s U.S. Army Corps, led by Major Charity Adams Earley, to solve the problem. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was made up of 855 African American women.Entrusted with an important task&nbsp;Sent to England in February 1945, the unit was tasked with processing the backlog of seventeen million items within six months, becoming the only black all-female Army unit to serve overseas. The motto “when there’s no mail, there’s low morale”, which was mentioned in the movie, motivated its members to work three eight-hour shifts, seven days a week, in appalling conditions. The unheated, damp, rat-infested warehouse they worked in was just one of the things that made their situation difficult.Fighting against intersectional discrimination&nbsp;The movie’s director, Tyler Perry, intended to emphasize the complicated situation of black women who faced discrimination and racism on a daily basis within the U.S. Army. In one emotional scene in the movie the character of Major Adams Earley says: “I know we are fighting a war, but our war starts with being Negro. We are fighting on every front.” &nbsp;Before being sent to Europe, many of these women experienced segregation during their training, such as separate living quarters, dining tables and a racially segregated training. Segregation, as well as sexist and racist treatment by male soldiers, continued during their deployment in England. Despite this, the unit proved those who underestimated their abilities wrong. They managed to sort nearly 18 million parcels, completing the task in half of the time expected.&nbsp;The work of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion continued in France after the work in England was done. Despite the uniqueness of this story, it was not the only way in which African American women were involved in the Allied effort during the Second World War. Another 500 women served in the U.S. Army as nurses, for example.&nbsp;A rarely told war experience&nbsp;Discovering the history of marginalized groups offers a new, more complex perspective into the past that includes everyone’s experiences, not just following the lines of often-told narratives. Tyler Perry’s movie reminds us of the importance of bringing these overlooked topics into popular culture, which have the potential to educate a wide audience and attract new groups of viewers.&nbsp;Unlike other war movies, The Six Triple Eight doesn't show many war scenes. Instead, Tyler Perry offers the viewer the story of the protagonist Lena, inspired by the testimony of Lena Derriecott. Through this report, we experience the frustration and ambivalence of black American women who wanted to fight for their country but were treated as second-class citizens in the U.S. American army.

Fighting a Two Front War: African American Women in the U.S. Military during WWII

With the performance ‘We'll meet again’, singing trio The Forces Sweethearts reflects on 80 years of freedom in the Netherlands. Memories are brought to life thanks to beautiful stories and anecdotes from the time surrounding World War II. All this will be framed musically by music from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Think of the big hits by Vera Lynn, Doris Day and, of course, The Andrews Sisters. Do you remember them? ‘Bei mir bist du schon’, ‘Rum and coca cola’, ‘Those were the days’ and of course ‘We'll meet again’! Thanks to their beautiful three-part vocals, swinging dance moves and stylish outfits, The Forces Sweethearts will make this performance a feast of recognition and allow us to reflect together on this special milestone.

The Netherlands

Theatre concert 'We'll meet again'- 80 years freedom

After long years of absence of freedom Pilsen celebrated its 45th Anniversary of the liberation by the US Army in 1990 with the participation of the president Václav Havel and the US Ambassador in Prague Shirley Temple Black. Together with the living history clubs, the City of Pilsen preserves the tradition of celebrating the liberation, that is why the first days in May belong to the Liberation Festival. For this event, visitors from all around the world come to celebrate - with the citizens, American veterans, their family relative at present respectively – the freedom. Traditional parts of the celebrations are commemorative acts at the memorials of the American units participating in the liberation of the city, the unique display of vintage military vehicles Convoy of Liberty and the presentation of the living history clubs offering impressive interpretation of history with the period equipment and gear held on a year basis. The military history program is enhanced by culture show intended for the broad public with the participation of Czech and foreign performers.The Liberation Festival is unforgettable experience with its unique atmosphere remembering the contribution of the US Army to the liberation of Europe.

Czech Republic

Liberation Festival Pilsen - the liberation by the US Army

‘Degenerate’ art: the trial of modern art under Nazism. ‘In particular, it examines the propaganda exhibition Entartete Kunst (Degenerate Art), held in Munich in 1937, which showed over 700 works by around a hundred artists representing the different currents of modern art, from Otto Dix to Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, from Vassily Kandinsky to Emil Nolde, from Paul Klee to Max Beckmann, in a setting designed to provoke the visitor's disgust.Entartete Kunst’ was the culmination of a series of infamous exhibitions staged in several museums from 1933 onwards (Dresden, Mannheim, Karlsruhe, etc.) to denounce the artistic avant-garde as a threat to German “purity”, against the backdrop of a methodical “purge” of German collections. More than 20,000 works, including those by Vincent Van Gogh, Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso, who had been labelled a ‘degenerate’ artist in France and Germany since the 1920s, were withdrawn, sold or destroyed. At the heart of this history, the term ‘degeneracy’, which emerged in the nineteenth century in various disciplines (natural history, medicine, anthropology, art history, etc.) until it crystallised at the heart of the National Socialist ‘world view’, served as a vector for the deployment of racist and anti-Semitic theories within the history of art.

France

Degenerate Art: The Trial of Modern Art under Nazism

Step Back in Time—Where History Comes AliveDiscover the untold stories of the Channel Islands during World War II with Marc Yates, the only accredited Battlefield Guide in the region. On these exclusive tours, you’ll explore one of history’s most dramatic chapters—the Nazi occupation of the only British soil to fall under enemy control.Walk among the massive fortifications built in preparation for an Allied invasion that never came. These islands, transformed into the most heavily fortified part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall, remain a concrete testament to five years of occupation, fear, and resilience.Journey Through Hidden History Your tour takes you inside imposing bunkers and along defensive strongholds where soldiers once stood guard, bracing for D-Day landings. With Marc’s engaging storytelling, the echoes of that time will come vividly to life as you uncover the strategic importance of these islands and the incredible lengths the Nazis went to hold onto them at all costs. Beyond the concrete, hear stories of courage, defiance, and the enduring human spirit that prevailed through five challenging years of occupation.Personalized Tours Designed for You Whether you're a family, history enthusiast, or simply curious, these private tours offer a completely bespoke experience. Traveling in our luxurious, fully licensed vehicles, you’ll enjoy comfort and convenience as we pick you up from your desired location.Marc's passion for history and deep expertise ensure that every tour is tailored to your interests and questions, whether you're a group of two or sixteen. The cost remains the same regardless of group size, making it ideal for intimate gatherings or larger parties.More Than a Tour—An Experience to Remember This is your chance to connect with history, to stand where history was made, and to leave with unforgettable stories etched in your memory.Visit our website for full tour details and bookings.

Jersey

Nazi Occupation: Fortification Ready for D-Day

You will be led on an adventure through time with Blue Badge Guide, Martin Walton a specialist in military tours from Napoleonic to WW2 and German Occupation of Jersey during WW2. You will visit sites around St. Helier's Harbour with poignant reminders of events from both the Occupation and Liberation of the island and hear what really happened during those fateful days.These guided tours will take place every Saturday and Sunday from April through July. Please get in contact with Martin Walton direct to book your spot on these special themed experiences.

St. Helier: Occupation to Liberation Tour

PHOTO COLLAGE – LIBERATION musically accompanied by Józef Kropiński: Żal (Regret) composed in the Buchenwald concentration camp in September 1944POEM Sarah Udi: Forderung (Demand) written in the Sömmerda subcamp of Buchenwald concentration camp in February 1945, recited by Johanna GeißlerGREETING Prof. Dr. Jens-Christian Wagner Director of the Buchenwald and Mittelbau-Dora Memorials FoundationMUSICAL INTERLUDE Józef Kropiński: Tak się o ciebie boję (I Am So Afraid For You) composed in the Buchenwald concentration camp in August 1944OPENING ADDRESS Mario Voigt Prime Minister of the Free State of ThuringiaEXCERPTS The Most Beautiful Museum in the World: François Le Lionnais in the Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp written in 1946, presented by Sebastian KowskiMUSICAL INTERLUDE Stanisław Więckowski: Wojna (War) composed in the Buchenwald concentration camp in 1943/44COMMEMORATIVE SPEECH Christian Wulff Former President of the Federal Republic of GermanyMUSICAL FINALE Åses Tod from Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt, Suite Nr 1, Op. 46, 1875The following musicians of the Staatskapelle Weimar are performing: Barbara Seifert, first violin Astrid Schütte, second violin Almut Bormann, viola Astrid Müller, first cello Joel Blido, second cello Claudio Hernandez, contrabass Stefan Polster, basset horn Arrangement of the musical frame: André KasselThe wreath-laying ceremony will take place at 15:00 on the former roll call square (Appellplatz) of the Buchenwald concentration camp.A live stream of the event will be realised by MDR. We will film and photograph during the event for documentation on our homepage, social media channels, print media and other photo galleries. By participating in the event, you declare your consent to the publication.

Germany

Ceremony of 80th anniversary of liberation

Six locations with personal stories.&nbsp; Each outdoor exhibition focuses on personal stories of residents of that location, told through images, text and historical sources. Visitors are taken into the dilemmas that residents faced during wartime and have the opportunity to reflect on the meaning of freedom and choices today.Opening on 10 April 2025 The official opening of Freedom of Choice will take place on 10 April 2025. All six locations will be opened that day, starting in Tiel. During this opening, speakers, relatives and those involved will put the stories of the time into perspective. After the opening, the exhibitions will remain open to the public free of charge for the next few yearsThe Freedom of Choice project is part of 80 Years of Freedom Gelderland, a broad programme of commemorations, activities and exhibitions that reflect on the liberation of the Netherlands and the lasting value of freedom. More information For more information about Choice Freedom, the exhibition locations and the programme of 80 Years of Freedom Gelderland, please visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://wo2rivierengebied.nl">wo2rivierengebied.nl</a>. This portal can be visited after the outdoor exhibitions open, from 10 April 2025.

Six outdoor exhibitions showing personal stories from the Second World War

In May 1945, World War II ended in Europe, bringing an end to the terror regime of National Socialism. Eighty years later, the Elbe-Röder-Dreieck remembers this time with a series of commemorative events. The final days of the war were marked by immense suffering and violence. Until the very end, thousands of forced laborers were subjected to exhausting labor, particularly on farms and in the steel industry. At the same time, death marches passed through the region, accompanied by atrocities such as mass executions and targeted killings.Due to its strategic location along the Elbe River, the Elbe-Röder-Dreieck became a focal point in the war’s final days. As the Red Army advanced, countless refugees sought to cross the river. A tragic moment occurred on April 22, 1945, when the Elbe Bridge between Strehla and Lorenzkirch was destroyed. Shortly after, on April 23, 1945, the prisoner-of-war camp in Zeithain was liberated. On April 25, soldiers of the U.S. Army and the Red Army met for the first time in Strehla, Lorenzkirch, and Kreinitz—a moment that remains largely unknown today, while the later meeting in Torgau entered world history.Program Overview – 80 Years Since the End of the War<ul><li>Sunday, April 13, 2025 / 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM: Bus tour: The End of the War Along the Elbe</li><li>Thursday, April 17, 2025 / 4:00 PM: Commemoration of the Murdered Concentration Camp Prisoners in Koselitz</li><li>Saturday, April 19, 2025 / 2:00 PM: Commemorative Event in Glaubitz (Death March from Leipzig)</li><li>Wednesday, April 23, 2025 / 10:30 AM / 11:15 AM: Commemoration Ceremony – Liberation of the STALAG IV B Prisoner-of-War Camp in Mühlberg/Elbe</li><li>Wednesday, April 23, 2025 / 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Commemoration Ceremony – Liberation of the Prisoner-of-War Camp in Zeithain</li><li>Thursday, April 24, 2025 / 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Bus Tour to Key Historical Sites in the region</li><li>Friday, April 25, 2025 / 1:50 PM – 6:00 PM: 80th Anniversary – Day of Encounter at the Elbe (Lorenzkirch &amp; Strehla)</li><li>Friday, April 25, 2025 / 5:30 PM: Commemoration Ceremony in Kreinitz</li><li>Tuesday, April 29, 2025 / 5:00 PM: Kriegssplitter: Kriegsende im Raum Riesa – Zeithain (Lecture in German)</li><li>Tuesday, May 6, 2025 / 6:00 PM: Kriegssplitter: Das Kriegsende im Raum Riesa-Großenhain vor 80 Jahren (Lecture in German)</li></ul>Some events require registration. Please check <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.elbe-roeder.de/80jahre">www.elbe-roeder.de/80jahre</a> for details (in German).For inquiries: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:steuer@elbe-roeder.de">steuer@elbe-roeder.de</a>

80th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Elbe-Röder-Dreieck

<h4>Part 1: Smuggling Reenactment &amp; Procession (26 April, 1-4pm)</h4>Feel the pulse of history as a dramatic boat-smuggling reenactment unfolds. Join the procession from Norman’s Warehouse to Gorey Pier, following a horse-drawn cart symbolizing wartime escapes. Along the way, musical performances will bring the story to life, with stops at Georgetown, Grouville Church, and Gorey Church.After D-Day, brave Jersey men risked their lives to escape Nazi-occupied Jersey for France. Relive this compelling history as musicians and reenactors tell their story through song and procession, blending heritage and artistry for an unforgettable afternoon.<hr><h4>Part 2: Granville RIB Adventure &amp; Concert (17 May, 8:30am–1:30pm)</h4>Recreate the daring escape from Jersey to France aboard a high-speed RIB departing Gorey at 8:30am. Cross the Channel to the beautiful port of Granville, where you’ll explore the historic town and attend a stirring event at Notre-Dame de Granville (11:30am–12:15pm). Through dramatic readings and live music, the stories of escapees come vividly to life.Return to Jersey by 1:30pm, but the adventure doesn’t end there! Join us for Part 3, an evening concert at Gouray Church (6pm) where a renowned string quartet will perform a captivating program inspired by the seas.<hr><h4>Part 3: The Gorey Story &amp; Boat Launch (17 May, 6–7:30pm)</h4>End your journey with an emotionally charged concert at Gouray Church featuring acclaimed violinist Harriet Mackenzie, violist Dorothea Vogel, and cellist Urška Horvat. Immerse yourself in hauntingly beautiful music inspired by the courage of those who fled Jersey by boat between 1944-1945.As night falls, witness the ceremonial launch of the escape boat at Gorey Harbour (7:30pm), a symbolic tribute to the spirit of resilience and hope that defined this pivotal time in history.<hr>✨ Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime journey into history, brought to life with music, adventure, and storytelling.📅 For Tickets: Call 01534 761767 or visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.musicjersey.com">www.musicjersey.com</a>.

Escape to France: A Three-part Experience

<h4>Discover some of the best preserved WW2 Fortifications in Europe!</h4>The Channel Island Occupation Society (CIOS) Jersey is a voluntary registered charity that has been preserving, restoring and opening German fortifications for around 50 years and has under its wing an impressive range of the standard types of fortifications (Regelbau) constructed locally with most constructed to strict ‘Fortress Standards’ with 2 meter thick concrete reinforced walls and roofs. Many of these structures are restored to near operation condition as well as presenting details of the original crew who manned them and the forced labour used in the construction. A visit to one of our open days will present you with a working atmosphere feel with the chance to get hands on with equipment used at the time as well as events with living history groups presenting relevant displays. How or when can I visit? We open the three largest sites in our care regularly, with details below, which are Battery Lothringen (Noirmont Point), Strongpoint Corbiere and Battery Moltke (Les Landes Common), along with other openings that be pre-advertised on CIOS social media platforms. Visit any of our sites on a guided tour with the experts at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/">Jersey War Tours</a> or join us on one of our open days!RESISTANCE NEST MILLBROOK | Regelbau 631b Flanking Anti-Tank Gun Casemate for a 4.7cm Gun with coaxial Machine Gun. INFANTRY RESISTANCE NEST LA CARRIERE | Regelbau 631 Flanking Anti-Tank Gun Casemate for a 4.7cm gun with coaxial machine gun and a Regelbau Jaegerstand Coastal Defense Gun Casemate.‘KERNWERK’ BATTLE HEADQUARTERS AT L’ALEVAL | Regelbau Kanalinsel Nr. 531 Infantry Regiment Command Post.INFANTRY RESISTANCE NEST LA MARE MILL | Regelbau Wa.Prüf 543 4-Loopholed Heavy Machine Gun Turret Bunker. *Currently closed while undergoing renovation*BATTERY LOTHRINGEN | Kriegsmarine (Naval) 15cm coastal artillery battery. Regelbau M 132 Leitstand (Command Bunker) &amp; Naval Direction and Range Finding Tower MP1 plus multiple other constructions in the battery.Confirmed Sunday Opening Times 2-5pm | May 18th, June 15th, July 20th, August 17th, September 21st &amp; October 19th Admission: Adults £8, under 16s free. INFANTRY STRONGPOINT CORBIERE | Early Type Regelbau 633 5cm M19 automatic Fortress Mortar Bunker connected to a Regelbau 634 6-Loopholed Heavy Machine Gun Turret Bunker, Regelbau Jaegerstand Coastal Defence Gun Casemate “Kanone 2” for mounting a 10.5cm gun, Regelbau Kanalinsel Nr. 514 Group Personnel Shelter &amp; Regelbau Jaegerstand Coastal Defence Gun Casemate “Kanone 1” for mounting a 10.5cm gunConfirmed Sunday Opening Times 2-5pm with a minimum of 3 bunkers open | April 27th, May 11th, June 8th &amp; 29th, July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th &amp; October 5thAdmission: Adults £10, under 16s free.KRIEGSMARINE STRONGPOINT BUTTS AT LES LANDES COMMON | Naval Direction and Range Finding Tower MP3 and a Regelbau Fl 242 2cm Anti-Aircraft Gun Emplacement.BATTERY ‘MOLTKE’ AT LES LANDES COMMON | The position consists of the following interconnected structures: Regelbau M 151 Personnel Shelter for 25 Men , Regelbau M 153 Emplacement for a 15cm Turreted Naval Gun, 2 x Regelbau 512 Ammunition bunkers and a ‘temporary’ Emplacement for a 155mm Field Gun. Confirmed Sunday Opening Times 2-5pm | May 4th, June 1st, July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th &amp; October 5th Admission: Adults £8, under 16s free.

Channel Island Occupation Society: Bunker Open Days

In the municipality of Geldrop – Mierlo, the official ceremony is held at the British War Cemetery. In collaboration with the Municipality and the Oranje Committee Mierlo, the “De Drie Harten” foundation organizes the commemoration at the British War Cemetery on Geldropseweg. During this event, not only are those who fell during World War II remembered, but also those who continue to fight for peace today. Thanks to the contributions of the mayor, a representative of the municipal council, clergy, scouting groups, musical bands, choirs, the Guilds of Geldrop-Mierlo, and speakers, a solemn commemoration takes place every year.

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