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Following the liberation of Beek, Netherlands which was announced on 25th September
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Following the liberation of Beek, Netherlands which was announced on 25th September
Following the liberation of Beek, Netherlands which was announced on 25th September, came one of the historic moments of this war.
The first British troops to carry the five year old war into German territory crossed the frontier from Beek, Holland, into the Rhineland.
This picture shows: On the steps of the first cafe on the German side of the border, Captain McKay, Sherwood Rangers, of Scarborough, shakes hands with a Dutch woman who is married to a German. She was sent away by the Germans to undergo forced labour.
Note the white flag hanging outside the cafe. It is the first cafe on the German side of the border.
September 1944
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Media ID 21895707
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Holland Liberation Netherlands Troops War And Conflict
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This print captures a significant moment in history following the liberation of Beek, Netherlands during World War II. On September 25th, a monumental event unfolded as British troops became the first to carry the war into German territory by crossing the frontier from Beek into the Rhineland. In this poignant image, we witness Captain McKay of Sherwood Rangers, hailing from Scarborough, engaging in a heartfelt handshake with a Dutch woman who is married to a German. This brave woman had been sent away by the Germans to endure forced labor. The scene unfolds on the steps of the very first cafe on the German side of the border. Notably displayed outside this establishment is a white flag - symbolizing peace and surrender. It serves as an emblematic reminder that amidst conflict and turmoil, there are moments when humanity prevails. September 1944 marked an era where nations fought for freedom and liberation against tyranny. This photograph encapsulates both resilience and compassion; it immortalizes not only soldiers but also ordinary people whose lives were forever altered by war. As we delve into this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, let us remember those who sacrificed their lives for our collective freedom. May it serve as a testament to unity and remind us that even in times of darkness, hope can be found through acts of kindness and solidarity.
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