Evacuation of Breedeweg Groesbeek

The evacuation of the residents of Groesbeek, including those from Breedeweg, took place under difficult circumstances. The allied troops needed the region as a base for their operations, and the civilian population had to be evacuated to protect them from the heavy fighting that was taking place. Many residents were housed in nearby villages and towns, where they sometimes had to stay for weeks or even months until it was safe to return.

The evacuees from Breedeweg and the rest of Groesbeek often had traumatic experiences. They had to leave their homes and possessions behind and were often uncertain about the future. After the liberation, many residents returned to a devastated village where many homes and infrastructure had been damaged or destroyed.

The experiences of the evacuees from Breedeweg are an important part of local history and are commemorated and honored by the community. There are several monuments and memorials in Groesbeek that commemorate the sacrifices and suffering of the civilian population during the war.

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Source

• Text: RJArmy.nl
• Photos: RJ Army