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Exhibition ‘Him or me. A Canadian and a German’

14/02/2020 12:00 am

On 14 February 2020 the exhibition ‘Him or me. A Canadian and a German’ is set to open at the National Military Museum. The exhibition shows two true, deeply personal stories from both a Canadian and a German soldier; reality
Festival

D-Day Festival

29/05/2021 12:00 am

The D-Day Festival is the biggest festival along the French landing coast and remembrance locations. In 2021, it will take place from 29 May to 13 June in the Normandy region. This event will be the perfect opportunity to commemorate the landing of Allied forces
Exhibition

Together!

19/01/2021 12:00 am

The Juno Beach Centre is highlighting the countries who contributed to the liberation of Europe from the yoke of nazism in the form of a temporary exhibit entitled “Together!”. This exhibit underlines their roles, contributions, and their links to Canadians
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Airborne stories Arnhem Audioguide tour

17/07/2019 12:00 am

A series of audio stories brings the city as it was in 1944 to life, as you become immersed in the Battle of Arnhem. Stop at 25 different listening points along the route and hear what happened right there on
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The forgotten execution – Audiotour

01/08/2019 12:00 am

Wednesday, September 20, 1944. While the Battle of Arnhem is in full swing, in Sonsbeek Park four men are standing in front of a German firing squad. Who are these men, where do they come from and how did they
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Militracks 2021 – Oorlogsmuseum Overloon

25/09/2021 9:00 am

Militracks is on Saturday 25 September and Sunday 26 September 2021. The military collectibles market opens at 09:00, at the same time as the gates to the grounds open. The vehicles begin driving starting at 09:30. From that time, there
Exhibition

Potsdam Conference 1945 – Shaping the World

23/06/2020 12:00 am

The Potsdam Conference marks one of the most important historical events of the 20th century. World-wide, it stands as a symbol of the endpoint of World War II in Europe and the outbreak of the Cold War. The “Potsdam Agreement”
Exhibition

Great Women during the War: 1939-1945

01/03/2019 12:00 am

During the Second World War, women experienced anxiety, fear, worry and loss, while holding on to hope. They contributed to the war effort by working and by drawing upon their energy and skills to seize new opportunities, and to successfully
Exhibition

War – Occupation – Liberation

09/05/2019 12:00 am

Belgium was liberated and the Second World War came to an end 75 years ago. Defence and the War Heritage Institute (WHI), in joint operation with numerous partners, have developed a national anniversary program. The commemorative year is launched on
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Havendagen Tholen

02/06/2021 10:00 am

Every two years the Havendagen are a weekend of local celebration. In 2020 it will be all about the 75 years of liberation.
Exhibition

France of the Second World War seen through propaganda posters

15/08/2020 12:00 am

From August, 15th 2020 to August, 31st 2021, the Airborne Museum presents a new temporary exhibition: “ France of the Second World War seen through propaganda posters”. This exhibition deals with the France of World War II seen through more
Exhibition

Exhibition ‘Him or me. A Canadian and a German’

14/02/2020 12:00 am

On 14 February 2020 the exhibition ‘Him or me. A Canadian and a German’ is set to open at the National Military Museum. The exhibition shows two true, deeply personal stories from both a Canadian and a German soldier; reality
Exhibition

Great Women during the War: 1939-1945

01/03/2019 12:00 am

During the Second World War, women experienced anxiety, fear, worry and loss, while holding on to hope. They contributed to the war effort by working and by drawing upon their energy and skills to seize new opportunities, and to successfully
Exhibition

War – Occupation – Liberation

09/05/2019 12:00 am

Belgium was liberated and the Second World War came to an end 75 years ago. Defence and the War Heritage Institute (WHI), in joint operation with numerous partners, have developed a national anniversary program. The commemorative year is launched on
Exhibition

Together!

19/01/2021 12:00 am

The Juno Beach Centre is highlighting the countries who contributed to the liberation of Europe from the yoke of nazism in the form of a temporary exhibit entitled “Together!”. This exhibit underlines their roles, contributions, and their links to Canadians
Exhibition

Potsdam Conference 1945 – Shaping the World

23/06/2020 12:00 am

The Potsdam Conference marks one of the most important historical events of the 20th century. World-wide, it stands as a symbol of the endpoint of World War II in Europe and the outbreak of the Cold War. The “Potsdam Agreement”
Exhibition

France of the Second World War seen through propaganda posters

15/08/2020 12:00 am

From August, 15th 2020 to August, 31st 2021, the Airborne Museum presents a new temporary exhibition: “ France of the Second World War seen through propaganda posters”. This exhibition deals with the France of World War II seen through more
Festival

D-Day Festival

29/05/2021 12:00 am

The D-Day Festival is the biggest festival along the French landing coast and remembrance locations. In 2021, it will take place from 29 May to 13 June in the Normandy region. This event will be the perfect opportunity to commemorate the landing of Allied forces