Info board 75 Years Liberation WWII Merksplas-Kolonie

In 2019 it was 75 years ago that Belgium was Liberated by the Allied forces.
In this context, Tourism Province of Antwerp organized various activities related to the Liberation in collaboration with Liberation Route Europe. Together with the participating cities and municipalities, a themed brochure with local stories supplemented with photos was made. Information boards were placed at 48 historical locations, each with a local theme.

Theme Merksplas Colony: The Battle of Monday City

In September 1944 there are heavy fighting here in Merksplas Colony on both sides there are heavy losses. Corporal Harper is posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, bringing about a breakthrough in the German defense.

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Source

• Text: Jhonny Bastiaensen
• Photos: Jhonny Bastiaensen
• Tekst infobord TPA