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December 19, 2024

Two stories of remarkable women you should know: the Angels of Bastogne

During the siege of Bastogne from 20 to 26 December 1944, amidst the chaos and devastation of the Battle of the Bulge, a small group of women emerged as symbols of humanity and hope. Known as the "Angels of Bastogne," these nurses and caregivers risked their lives to tend to the wounded soldiers and...

December 16, 2024

Battle of the Bulge - The last major German Offensive

On December 16, 1944, Germany launched a daring assault through the Ardennes Forest, initiating what would become the largest land battle fought by the US Army during World War II. Known as the Battle of the Bulge (16 December to 25 January 1945), this conflict not only tested the resilience of the ...

December 11, 2024

Defiance in Bastogne: the famous "Nuts!" exclamation

The Battle of the Bulge, fought in the frozen forests of East Belgium in December 1944, stands as one of the most intense confrontations of World War II. At its heart was the siege of Bastogne (20 to 26 December 1944), where the courage of U.S. American forces crystallized in a single, iconic exclam...

December 6, 2024

Blitz: Steve McQueen’s Dive into Wartime London

In his latest work, Blitz, filmmaker Steve McQueen takes us back to wartime London, exploring not only the devastation caused by the German Luftwaffe’s bombing campaign but also the resilience, diversity, and complexity of the lives caught in its wake. Premiering on Apple TV+, Blitz is a reminder of...

November 25, 2024

5 Must-Visit WWII Heritage Sites in North Brabant

North Brabant, a province in the southern Netherlands, was a crucial theater during World War II. Its towns and countryside witnessed intense battles as Allied forces advanced to liberate the region in late 1944. This effort was part of the wider Operation Market Garden, which, while unsuccessful, r...

November 11, 2024

Four lesser-known WWII stories from Gelderland

The Second World War left deep scars in Gelderland, a Dutch province that witnessed fierce battles between Allied and German forces. However, these battles were not experienced solely by soldiers; ordinary people found themselves in extraordinary and harsh circumstances. Here are four lesser-known s...

October 14, 2024

Battle of the Scheldt – A costly Allied advance on the Western Front

The Battle of the Scheldt from 2 October to 8 November 1944 was crucial in clearing the Scheldt Estuary from German forces to secure the Allies’ access to the North Sea. The rapid advance across Normandy and Belgium in the summer of 1944 presented the Western forces with the challenge that they lack...

October 4, 2024

Hiking & Cycling Routes in Zeeland

Located in the southwest of the Netherlands, Zeeland is a picturesque province made up of islands and peninsulas. Known for its beaches and dunes, Zeeland was also the site of important battles during the Second World War. We have created three special historical routes that will allow you to discov...

September 12, 2024

Operation Market Garden – an ambitious endeavour

Operation Market Garden (OMG) was an important Allied military operation during the final phase of the Second World War. The operation formed part of the Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine River and took place in the Netherlands from 17 to 25 September 1944. This large-scale attempt to liberate ...

September 3, 2024

Freedom Path: When Remembrance Becomes a Collective and Active Effort

The 11-day ‘Freedom Path’ walking relay, organised in the Netherlands and Belgium, commemorates Operation Market Garden — a significant event during the final phase of the Second World War and the liberation of the Netherlands and Europe from Nazi tyranny. Participants will have the opportunity not ...

September 2, 2024

Gelderland: 80 years after Operation Market Garden and beyond

Gelderland is a province in the Eastern part of the Netherlands, known for its diverse landscape and interesting history. It is by far the largest province in the Netherlands and is an ideal hiking destination. Gelderland is a good place for World War 2 remembrance tourism, as multiple significant o...

August 30, 2024

The story behind the Battle of Normandy

On August 30, 1944, Normandy was liberated from German occupation by the Allied forces in the final phase of the Second World War. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of this important event in the history of the liberation of Europe, we are looking at the Battle of Normandy, the liberation of Franc...