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Memorial Killed British Soldiers Enschede

This Memorial is located where the first British troops fought against the German defenders of the city and where the Gardsmen Wright, Hanson and Bradbury were killed. In total, 11 British and 6 German soldiers were killed in this area.

Text on the Memorial:

FOR OUR FREEDOM
GAVE HERE BETWEEN 1 AND 3 APRIL 1945
20 BRITISH SOLDIERS THEIR LIVES

LEST WE FORGET

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Source

  • Text: Piet Boer & Alex Ossel
  • Photos: Alex Ossel

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