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Wadden at war at Groningen

  • Groningen

    Wadden at War

  • Groningen

    Wadden at war

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.

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  • The battle for 'Delfzijl Pocket'

    The battle for 'Delfzijl Pocket'

    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.

  • SD officers escape to Schiermonnikoog

    SD officers escape to Schiermonnikoog

    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 bunkers of the Atlantikwall

    The bunkers of the Atlantikwall

    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.

  • Camp 'de Slikken'

    Camp 'de Slikken'

    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.

  • Atlantikwall in Wadden region

    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.

    Atlantikwall in Wadden region

  • Discover the military 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.

    Discover the military heritage

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