History of Sorts

The Liberation of Breda

Breda was liberated on 29 October 1944 by the 1st Polish Armoured Division. led by General Stanislav Maczek.

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A picture sometimes tells a thousand words, therefore below some pictures of that day 29 October 1944.

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Dutch Resistance fighters armed with captured German weapons celebrate the liberation of Breda by the Polish 1st Armored Division

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Honouring those who died for the freedom of strangers.

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4 responses to “The Liberation of Breda”

  1. Robert Moloney, Coach & Mentor Avatar
    Robert Moloney, Coach & Mentor

    you will have to add pictures of the renovated Panther tank when you revise this next month!
    Loving your work.
    RM

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  2. dirkdeklein Avatar
    dirkdeklein

    Reblogged this on History of Sorts.

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  3. Trevor Howis Avatar
    Trevor Howis

    Hi I love the research and the photo! Great job Dirk! I was wondering if there is a list of resistance fighters or those involved in the Resistance in Breda? I know my grandfather did military training in Breda when he lived there and it would be great to know if he played a part in the resistance as well. Any help is appreciated.

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    1. dirkdeklein Avatar
      dirkdeklein

      Hi Trevor, I don’t know if there’s a list, but maybe your Grandfather’s name is in this list.

      https://www.oorlogsbronnen.nl/mensen?place=Breda

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