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- Siege of Antwerp, German capture of the Belgian city of Antwerp from September 28 to October 10, 1914, in the early months of World War I.
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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.
Antwerp was liberated 75 years ago. Take a look at the timeline of 'Antwerp remembers' and learn more about the turbulent history of the war and the liberation.
- The Battle of The Scheldt Begins
- The Battle Rages on…
- Why Was The Scheldt Battle So Important?
This would be a grim, bloody battle, reminiscent of the grinding warfare that characterised the First World War: wire, fire, mud, and blood. Driving rain, heavy defences and landmines made the Canadian advance very difficult when the offensive began on October 2nd. By the 6th, an attack on the Dutch town of Woensdrecht, the offensive’s first object...
The Scheldt would grind on for the rest of October into early November. Tens of thousands of experienced, well-fortified enemy soldiers still had to be dislodged from key positions like the Breskens Pocket and Walcheren. Operation Switchback saw the Canadian 3rd infantry, supported by amphibious vehicles and WASP flamethrower carriers, overcome the...
For the forces fighting across Western Europe, one of the biggest enemies wasn’t necessarily the German armed forces. It was logistics. Securing strong, manageable supply lines is one of the most fundamental parts of warfare. Keeping the army fed, fuelled, and fit for fighting is essential for achieving victory. By July 2ndalone, over 560,000 tons ...
Mar 3, 2013 · More than 4,000 people were killed, thousands of others were injured and thousands of homes were destroyed. The maps shows all V-bomb landings. Map of V1 and V2 rockets attacks on Antwerp. Click to enlarge.
Apr 20, 2015 · The campaign to free up Antwerp cost the Allies dear. They had lost 703 officers and 12,170 other ranks killed, wounded or lost in action, presumed dead. Over half of these casualties were Canadian men.
The following is a timeline of the history of the municipality of Antwerp, Belgium.
The siege of Antwerp began on in earnest in the first days of October. By October 8, it was clear the outer forts and connecting trenches would fall soon. The Belgian and British forces evacuated the city. Although most did so successfully, some were captured by German forces.
