In 1954, the National Monument ‘The Dutch Virgin’ was unveiled at the Queen Wilhelmina Square in Eede. The sculpture, created by Peter Roovers, was revealed by Wilhelmina’s daughter, Queen Juliana.
Eede and the vicinity suffered greatly during the battle for the Leopold Canal. Only after almost two weeks of heavy fighting, the German troops left Eede and Aardenburg. On October 19, 1944, Scottish and Canadian forces entered Eede and the heavily damaged Aardenburg.
Visit the Zeeuwse Ankers website (Zeeland Anchors) for comprehensive information, personal stories and videos about the Battle of the Scheldt.