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1. • • Antwerp is a major city in Belgium that played a crucial role during World War II, particularly as a key logistical and strategic location for the Allies. Its port was vital for the supply of troops and materials, making it a focal point during military operations such as the Battle of the Bulge and the final offensive in Europe.
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   How did Antwerp affect World War II?

   • Antwerp, 1940-1945 The expo 'City at war' shows the impact of World War II on Antwerp and its inhabitants. Personal stories and objects of Antwerp citizens make the war and the dictatorship tangible. They are stories of discord, powerlessness, betrayal, violence, but also of courage, resistance and help. They are stories never to be forgotten.

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   Why was Antwerp important?

   • historylearningsite.co.uk. The History Learning Site, 20 Apr 2015. 8 Sep 2024. Antwerp was to prove a vital port to the Allies as they pushed towards Germany after the success of D-Day in 1944. To start with, Antwerp was not considered to be overly important as Montgomery wanted to push to the Ruhr as soon as was possible.

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   What happened to Antwerp?

   • Antwerp, the second-largest European port, was captured by the British 11 th Armoured Regiment on September 4 th, 1944. 90% of Antwerp’s facilities were still intact. The battle of the Scheldt meant the Allies could open the sea lanes into The Netherlands and Belgium.

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   Was Antwerp a fortress?

   • With the French channel ports basically becoming fortresses on their own right, the focus of Allied military planners turned elsewhere. Antwerp, the second-largest European port, was captured by the British 11 th Armoured Regiment on September 4 th, 1944. 90% of Antwerp’s facilities were still intact.

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   Why did Antwerpers go to Germany?

   • As of July 1940, Antwerpers were encouraged to go work in Germany on a ‘voluntary’ basis. The Germans tried to lure workers with higher wages and attractive employment conditions. Some people felt they did not have any other alternative if they wanted to make it through the war.

   Timeline World War II in Antwerp - Antwerp Commemorates

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   Why did the Germans annex Antwerp?

   • But the people also voiced their anger about the king, the British and the war. In the summer of 1940, the German commander in Antwerp started to prepare this change, although he met with opposition in government circles in Brussels. They rightly asserted that it was completely illegal to annex the suburbs.

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3. www.historylearningsite.co.uk › world-war-twoAntwerp and World War Two - History Learning Site

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   Apr 20, 2015 · Antwerp was to prove a vital port to the Allies as they pushed towards Germany after the success of D-Day in 1944. To start with, Antwerp was not considered to be overly important as Montgomery wanted to push to the Ruhr as soon as was possible.

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   Scroll through the timeline and learn more about the history of Antwerp during World War II. 1 September 1939. The beginning of World War II. On 1 September 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. A few days later, the United Kingdom and France declared war on Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Battle_of_the_ScheldtBattle of the Scheldt - Wikipedia

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   The Battle of the Scheldt in World War II was a series of military operations to open up the Scheldt river between Antwerp and the North Sea for shipping, so that Antwerp's port could be used to supply the Allies in north-west Europe.

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   Antwerp, 1940 - 1945. Military violence and mass persecution of Jews and dissenters during World War II broke the city. Personal stories and objects make this period very tangible in this new permanent MAS exhibition.

8. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk › media › 5a79c560eand the Liberation of Walcheren 2 October – 7 November 1944

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   Lt-Gen G.G. Simonds (acting commander in place of the sick Gen H.D.G. Crerar)

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   Space limitations mean that we cannot list all of the units involved in the Operations mentioned in this booklet.

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   Second Tactical Air Force Bomber Command Fighter Command Mr Martyn Parker

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9. www.brusselstimes.com › 67366 › the-year-of-silenceThe Year of Silence: Belgium’s darkest moments during WWII

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   Oct 9, 2024 · In Antwerp, the resistance started to secretly resist and sabotage the German orders. Unfortunately, this came much too late for many Antwerp Jews who had already been arrested and deported. After the war, people only wanted to remember the heroic resistance period starting at the end of 1942.

10. www.cwgc.org › our-work › blogThe true story of the Battle of the Scheldt - CWGC

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    Oct 10, 2022 · Antwerp, the second-largest European port, was captured by the British 11 th Armoured Regiment on September 4 th, 1944. 90% of Antwerp’s facilities were still intact. The battle of the Scheldt meant the Allies could open the sea lanes into The Netherlands and Belgium.