70th Anniversary Liberation Geel, Belgium
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70 years ago, one of the fiercest battles of WW2 in Belgium took place at the "Gheel bridgehead". It occurred between September 8th and 23rd.
The units involved were the 50th (Nortumbrian) Division, the 15th (Scottish) Division Sherwood Rangers Zeomanry on the Allied side. On the Axis side there was the II. Fallschirmjäger Regiment "Freiherr von der Heydte" and the Panzerjäger Abteilung 559.
This year, the City of Geel celebrated the 70th anniversary of the liberation and remembered the fallen ones.
Here are some pictures of what was to be seen near my house and in the centre of the city. Please take note that all soldier are re-enactors.
The exposition showed several items found in the vicinity of the battle ground. All were dug up by a local historian.
There was also a small re-enactment of the battle at the canal, a few metres from my house.
The ships are from the Belgian Navy Cadets.