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Info board 75 Years Liberation WWII Geel

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 Geel: The conquest of the Center

Here the story is told about the fierce fighting in the Center of Geel during the Liberation.

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Source

  • Text: Jhonny Bastiaensen
  • Photos: Jhonny Bastiaensen

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