The Canadians had to fight hard battles to liberate all of Groningen. After liberating the city of Groningen it took more than two weeks before the entire province was liberated. ‘Delfzijl Pocket’ was the last part of the province that was still in German hands. The Canadians had to get past Festung Emden first before they could get to Delfzijl Pocket. The Germans were not about to give up.
Go back in time to 1940-1945 and discover the stories of friend and foe in the Second World War.
A small but beautiful museum made large by Ties Groenewold's stories.
After liberating the city of Groningen it took more than two weeks before the entire province was liberated. The battle for ‘Delfzijl Pocket’ was long, fierce and claimed many victims.
In the night of 14 to 15 April, a group of 120 SD and SS officers fled towards Zoutkamp to escape falling in the hands of the Canadians. They managed to reach Schiermonnikoog.
The pillboxes near Nansum, Delfzijl and Termunten formed part of Festung Emden during the Second World War. When the Canadians advanced to Delfzijl, they came under heavy fire from this artillery.
The reclamation of the Linthorst Homanpolder started in 1939. Camp ‘De Slikken’ housed thousands of labourers. After the war, this is where members of the NSB were taken.
The Atlantic Wall changed the landscape of the Wadden Islands and marked the Wadden coast. You can now see and experience the story behind this fascinating World War II heritage.
You can discover the military heritage of the Wadden region here. Join an exciting search through accessible bunkers and museums. And experience the penetrating stories behind this fascinating heritage.
