Séances de mapping parcours en son et images projetées sur 3 bunkers de la Station Radar 44. Animations relatant l'Histoire du site, des radars et leur implication lors du Débarquement...

France

Les Bunkers animés

Martin tower Liberation routesThe Martinus tower in the small town of Gennep is a permanent reminder of WW2 and lets us know that peace and freedom cannot be taken for granted. It is the only tower on the Meuse River from Mook to Roermond that survived the war. When retreating behind the Meuse, the Wehrmacht blew up the church towers on the left bank of the Meuse and placed lookouts in the towers on the right bank of the Meuse. These towers were then smashed by Allied artillery. All but one: the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.liberationroute.com/pois/787/martinus-tower">Gennep's Martinus tower</a>.The tower was on the front line from September 1944 to February 1945. Had one been in the spire in September 1944, one would have seen thousands of paratroopers and hundreds of Gliders land over neighbouring Groesbeek as part of Operation Market Garden. On 8 February, the front moved again. More than 1,000 guns shelled the neighbouring Reichswald forest and one could have watched from the tower as a roller of steel and fire swept across the great forest. Operation Veritable, the last major battle on the western front, had begun.Today, the Martinus Tower is a visitor centre with many reminders of this time. In particular, the Martinus Tower Liberation Routes, with starting and finishing points at the Martinus Tower, show the numerous traces of the tough battle in the region. The routes include the largest and second largest war museums in the Netherlands (Overloon and Groesbeek). The British Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery and Kriegsgräberstätte Donsbrügen, among others, are located in and near the Reichswald. The routes pass numerous monuments and ruins and 14 audio spots/listening boulders tell the special stories at these locations.The 8 Martinustoren Liberation Routes can be found on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://martinustoren.nl/en/liberation-route">Martinustoren website</a>. On the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.liberationroute.com/themed-routes/12/gennep-and-the-price-of-freedom">Liberation Route website</a>, one can find another special route: Gennep and the price of freedom.The routes go through 4 beautiful Natura 2000 landscapes: the St Jansberg, the Reichswald, the Maasduinen and the Maasheggen.Entry to the Martinustoren visitor centre is free.&nbsp;Gennep's Martinus tower<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.liberationroute.com/pois/787/martinus-tower">https://www.liberationroute.com/pois/787/martinus-tower</a>Martin tower Liberation routes<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://martinustoren.nl/en/liberation-route">https://martinustoren.nl/en/liberation-route</a>Gennep and the price of freedom<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.liberationroute.com/themed-routes/12/gennep-and-the-price-of-freedom">https://www.liberationroute.com/themed-routes/12/gennep-and-the-price-of-freedom</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Netherlands

Martin tower Liberation routes

With the performance ‘We'll meet again’, singing trio The Forces Sweethearts reflects on 80 years of freedom in the Netherlands. Memories are brought to life thanks to beautiful stories and anecdotes from the time surrounding World War II. All this will be framed musically by music from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Think of the big hits by Vera Lynn, Doris Day and, of course, The Andrews Sisters. Do you remember them? ‘Bei mir bist du schon’, ‘Rum and coca cola’, ‘Those were the days’ and of course ‘We'll meet again’! Thanks to their beautiful three-part vocals, swinging dance moves and stylish outfits, The Forces Sweethearts will make this performance a feast of recognition and allow us to reflect together on this special milestone.

Theatre concert 'We'll meet again'- 80 years of freedom

Theatre concert 'We'll meet again'- 80 years freedom

A great range of lectures for lovers of local history! Those interested in the stories of the Second World War will have an extra treat this year with lectures by Christ Klep (known from the NOS Liberation News, among others), Erwin van Loo and Kees Slager. These lectures are centred on the municipality of Steenbergen's ‘𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑛 80 𝑗𝑎𝑎𝑟 𝑣𝑟𝑖𝑗’ programme.A lecture on the discovery of a box of old Steenbergen sheet music and the story of 100 years of Sinterklaas in Steenbergen complete the cycle.26 April: Music Unites!By Hanneke Meulblok with music by Claudia de Groen2 May: The Liberation of West BrabantBy Christ Klep31 May: The Air War over West BrabantBy Erwin van Loo13 June: In distress one gets to know one's friendsBy Kees Slager22 November: Saint Nicholas in SteenbergenBy Ad Vermeulen

Lecture series Steenbergen

PROGRAMMA<ul><li>Donderdag 17 oktober&nbsp; Lezing + Netwerkavond &nbsp;</li><li>Vrijdag 18 oktober&nbsp; &nbsp; Educatief programma Scholen (overdag) Herdenking vredesmonument (late namiddag) Bevrijdingsbal (avond) &nbsp;</li><li>Zaterdag 19 oktober 10.30 uur Opening 'Camp Rouwmoer' Diverse displays Re-enactors Static voertuigen show Experience tour Kinderanimatie Doorlopend muziek (The Band of Brothers) Pop up tentoonstelling &nbsp;</li><li>Zondag 20 oktober Rondrit door de omgeving Herdenkingen Heuvelplein &amp; Horendonk</li></ul>Voor meer info stuur gerust een mailtje naar : Steve.Suykerbuyk@gmail.com

Belgium

Bevrijdingsfeesten Essen 

Inspired by a true story, you will experience this extraordinary period through the eyes of a former resident of the museum. As a young boy, he lived in the Open Air Museum during the evacuation of Arnhem. His voice guides you through the park, past 37 light projections, each depicting memories from that period. How did these people live? How did they get food? Did they have a kitchen? Did they have to work? Did children go to school?

Uitgelicht (Illuminated walk through the museum)

Theatre concert 'We'll meet again' - 80 years freedom

With the performance ‘We'll meet again’, singing trio The Forces Sweethearts reflects on 80 years of freedom in the Netherlands.Memories are brought to life thanks to beautiful stories and anecdotes from the time surrounding World War II.All this will be framed musically by music from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Think of the big hits by Vera Lynn, Doris Day and, of course, The Andrews Sisters. Do you remember them? ‘Bei mir bist du schon’, ‘Rum and coca cola’, ‘Those were the days’ and of course ‘We'll meet again’!Thanks to their beautiful three-part vocals, swinging dance moves and stylish outfits, The Forces Sweethearts will make this performance a feast of recognition and allow us to reflect together on this special milestone.

Theatreconcert 'We'll meet again' - 80 years freedom

<h2>Cycling tour along liberation locations</h2>Guided bicycle tour of about 8 kilometres along locations that played a role in the liberation of Nijmegen.Cost of participation: € 10.00

On the warpath by bike

Half-marathon across both banks of the Meuse between the bridges at Grave and Heumen, which were of great importance during World War II. Entry fee: €15.00.

Bridge2Bridgerun

Walter Dierick tells how he experienced World War II as a schoolboy:‘My father was part of the Air Guard Corps in 1939-1940 and that's how I experienced mobilisation. Only a short time into custodial school, our country was overrun and the first bombs fell on Aardenburg. During the war, I kept my eyes and ears open and the events of September-October 1944 are etched in my memory. On 19 October 1944 I went along to bring in the Canadians via the Eedeweg.’ Walter Dierick (1937) recounts.Lecture in the Mennonite Church, Weststraat, Aardenburg.Participation is free.Refreshments are at your own expenseRegister via e-mail to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:gidsengilde@cultuurforumaardenburg.nl">gidsengilde@cultuurforumaardenburg.nl</a> stating the name of the event, date and number of participants.

Les Bunkers animés

Martin tower Liberation routes

Theatre concert 'We'll meet again'- 80 years of freedom

Theatre concert 'We'll meet again'- 80 years freedom

Lecture series Steenbergen

Bevrijdingsfeesten Essen

Uitgelicht (Illuminated walk through the museum)

Theatre concert 'We'll meet again' - 80 years freedom

Theatreconcert 'We'll meet again' - 80 years freedom

On the warpath by bike

Bridge2Bridgerun

Lecture: ‘Aardenburg: war and liberation’

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Les Bunkers animés

Martin tower Liberation routes

Theatre concert 'We'll meet again'- 80 years of freedom

Theatre concert 'We'll meet again'- 80 years freedom

Lecture series Steenbergen

Bevrijdingsfeesten Essen

Uitgelicht (Illuminated walk through the museum)

Theatre concert 'We'll meet again' - 80 years freedom

Theatreconcert 'We'll meet again' - 80 years freedom

On the warpath by bike

Bridge2Bridgerun

Lecture: ‘Aardenburg: war and liberation’

Register your event on Europe Remembers