On September 18, 1944, American paratroopers entered Eindhoven, liberating the city. Their mission was not only to free the population but also to secure the advance route and the bridges over the River Dommel, ensuring they remained open for the approaching British ground forces. Citizens of Eindhoven, many dressed proudly in orange, lined the streets to welcome their liberators. Yet the joy of freedom came with painful consequences. Amid the fighting, a tragic mistake was made by one of the paratroopers.
The American troops, dropped near Son on September 17, advanced toward Eindhoven the following day. The 506th Regiment of the U.S. 101st Airborne Division had been tasked with capturing the city and immediately securing its four vital bridges. “We can’t waste any time killing Germans,” declared Colonel Robert Sink, the regiment’s commander, emphasizing the urgency of their mission. After brief but determined German resistance on the Vlokhovenseweg and Woenselsestraat, the Americans reached their objectives. But Eindhoven’s liberation came at a cost: several local resistance fighters were killed in the chaos, among them Adri Luijkx, who was mistakenly shot by an American paratrooper.
Below some impressions of the Liberation of Eindhoven
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