She was accompanied by Gerard Wuyts, who witnessed Operation Market Garden as a child and whose story is told in the museum. Participants in the 10-day-long hike commemorate the liberation of the Netherlands 80 years ago and celebrate the freedom it brought. 🗺️ Starting in Leopoldsburg, the 10-day walking relay will continue through the Dutch provinces of North Brabant and Limburg, finally reaching Arnhem in Gelderland.

Marieke van Kessel shares her thoughts on the walking relay “Freedom Trail”

Interview with Mathieu Billa (Bastogne War Museum)

From moving veteran testimonies to thrilling reenactments, vintage planes, concerts, and moments with actors from Band of Brothers, the event was a powerful tribute this important part of history.

80th anniversary NUTS Weekend 2024

Bob shares about How he first learned about the Battle of the Bulge, the incredible discoveries he's made during his research, and the story behind the Manhay Museum.

Interview with Bob Konings

Interview with Dominick Critelli about the Battle of the Bulge

On that day, German forces launched a surprise offensive through the Ardennes, aiming to break the Allied lines and capture the crucial supply port of Antwerp.

80 years ago... the Battle of the Bulge

In an interview with Richard Tieskens, president of the Maczek Memorial Breda Foundation, we learn about the history, the artifacts, and the digital app that brings the stories of six of those soldiers to life. 🇵🇱Discover this hidden chapter of history and visit the Maczek Memorial to learn more.

Interview with Richard Tieskens

Located in the heart of Zeeland, this museum focuses on the decisive Battle of the Scheldt in 1944. Through personal stories, rare photos, and interactive exhibits, you’ll get a glimpse into the hardships faced by civilians and soldiers during the invasion, resistance, persecution, and liberation.🚶‍♀️Stroll through the Liberation Park and dive into the Roosevelt Experience, a powerful reflection on the impact of war and the importance of freedom.

Liberation Museum Zeeland

The following days saw intense fighting along the Axel-Hulst Canal, and in Hulst, German forces used the 60-meter tower of the Saint Willibrordus basilica as a strategic point—only after twenty direct hits did the spire collapse. ⛪️Today, the Polish Field of Honor in Axel’s General Cemetery commemorates the Polish soldiers who died in the fight for liberation. 🙏

Battle of the Scheldt Axel and Hulst

There, you’ll find Mario Maas’s extensive collection of World War II artefacts, gathered over 45 years. 📍Located in a barn that survived the 1944 battlefield, the museum features historic vehicles and rare wartime items. Run by volunteers, it offers a detailed look at the clash between Polish and German forces in the region, preserving an important piece of history.

The Gdynia War Museum

He shared what made the Battle of the Scheldt so critical in World War II and why it demanded such resilience from Allied forces. Catch his reflections on this intense chapter in European history.

Interview with Professor Tobias van Gent

The Battle of the Scheldt 

Interview with Dominique Kieffer

Eighty years later, hundreds gathered for the Sunset March XXL to honor them.🎥 We asked participants what it means to them to take part in this event.

Sunset March XXL 2024

80 years later he is among those who recreate this historic event during the Operation Market Garden commemorations in Nijmegen.

U.S Sergeant Oscar Roldan talks about the crossing of the Waal River

This is part of a ceremony that honours those who lost their lives fighting to liberate the Netherlands.

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Marieke van Kessel nous fait part de ses réflexions sur le relais pédestre "Vrijheidspad".