...had just left Lille having fought the Germans trying to cross the Scheldt. Moving back to defend the beaches at Bray Dunes. For Full...
...answer. I am currently working for a study on the "Battle of the Scheldt" in October / November 1944 in the Netherlands. and I understand that...
...problem. I am currently working for a study on the "Battle of the Scheldt" in October / November 1944 in the Netherlands. I understand that...
No I haven't had the chance yet. I will start writing the place names down, then try to plot it on a map. It might take me a while!!
...within artillery range of the Charleroi Canal and the River Scheldt (Escault in French) the infantry were fighting on the river banks. The...
I will read through that thread later when home, thank you. I have contacted the CWGC by FB messenger and email but as yet have heard nothing. Xx
...investigate local churchyards Tombrouck as this is near to the the Scheldt (Escault) a lot of fighting took place in the area particularly...
Sorry Uncle Target, I have just re-read this. Grandad called his memoirs, "The Days Between" and the 1st line is Louvain to Dunkirk BEF. Then he...
...first Canadian army took part in the capture of Antwerp and the Scheldt peninsula. My grandpa moved through France, Belgium and Holland;...
...to Jun 1940 Tournai was where they stopped the enemy crossing the Scheldt at Esquelmes 21-23 May 1940....
Thank you so much. This saves me looking for the diaries as I was struggling. Another section of his diary when they were at Bulscamp says, " Our...
...Division. The Guards were at Roubaix in the same action on the Scheldt (Escault) There are three places named Houthem. Fairly sure I have the...
The brigade is recorded as returning to the United Kingdom 28 May 45 5th Royal Marine Anti-Aircraft Brigade 21st Army Group later British Army...
...moved to Antwerp in October 1945 to provide air defence of the Scheldt Estuary. The Brigade also participated in anti-V1 duty. Marine...
Bedee Your reference to the drawings and map in the war diary of the 5th Inf.Brig. are really first class!!! I was about to make a sketch myself,...
Fully agree Dirk, stay on your focus. In your case the Scheldt. I know myself that it is easy to drown in side stories. So Keep on with your story...
...many details. My text is supposed to deal with the "Battle of the Scheldt" and the personal history of individual people is very important, but...
...Germany and I'm currently writing a text about the "Battle of the Scheldt" in the period from September to November 1944. In this context, the...
...the campaign, so this is added: A short CWGC article, with some B&W photos: The Forgotten Battle: The true story of the Battle of the Scheldt...
...nominated field company. In November 1944 during the battle of the Scheldt the 52nd's three brigades were 155, 156 and 157. Their three field...
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