Rotterdam to Ypres WW2 Info

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  1. Gunner400

    Gunner400 Well-Known Member

    In May this year I am travelling from Rotterdam to Ypres but travelling down the coast rather than motorway and wondered if anybody knew of any WW2 sites along the route posted below please? Looked on the tinterweb and can’t seem to find much at all. I will be visiting the CWGC scattered sites but thought there must be more around as well.
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  2. davidbfpo

    davidbfpo Patron Patron

    Try the Breskens Pocket, south bank of the Scheldt. Taken by the Canadians.
     
  3. Marco

    Marco Senior Member

    Plenty to see, depending on how much you want to deviate from the route. On the map below, the number represents the individual items to see in that circle.

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    https://www.tracesofwar.nl/
     
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  4. Gunner400

    Gunner400 Well-Known Member

    Thank you both it’s appreciated and looks like it’s gonna be a long trip lol
     
  5. Marco

    Marco Senior Member

    There is also a traces of war app. It shows you in real time what is around you. Very handy, because you can see (photo) if the item is worth a (small) detour for you.
     
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  6. Rich Payne

    Rich Payne Rivet Counter Patron 1940 Obsessive

    The "For Freedom" Museum in Ramskapelle is well worth a visit.

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  7. Quarterfinal

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  9. Gunner400

    Gunner400 Well-Known Member

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  10. Quarterfinal

    Quarterfinal Well-Known Member

    Sorry, no. Don't have the maps. If I come across anything I feel that may be of use before you go I'll pass it accordingly. Safe travels.
     
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  12. Sapper D.

    Sapper D. Active Member

    WING COMMANDERGUY PENROSE GIBSON
    Service Number: 39438
    Regiment & Unit/Ship
    Royal Air Force

    Cdg. 627 Sqdn.

    Date of Death
    Died 19 September 1944

    Age 26 years old

    Buried or commemorated at
    STEENBERGEN-EN-KRUISLAND ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY
     
  13. Bedee

    Bedee Well-Known Member

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  14. Gunner400

    Gunner400 Well-Known Member

    Thank you everybody that’s brilliant and route mapped out
     
  15. Jill Tate

    Jill Tate Member

    We are also doing a trip to the Tilburg - Den Bosch area and wonder if there are any museums or tours in that specific area in addition to the ideas above. I've found the Traces of War website. In particular I'm looking for anything that relates to the 7th Armoured Division operation in the area in late 1944.
     

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