I just discovered that one of the members of the unit is buried nearby, at Wijnegem Communal Cemetery: Norman Walter Gilliland Battery...
You might want to try the local history association (heemkring): http://www.heemkringwadja.be/over-heemkring-wadja/ Niko.
We didn’t know what this construction was, it’s in fact a bicycle parking! [IMG] [IMG] This is the small hospital: [IMG]
A few more bunker pictures: [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
As a guide in one of the Antwerp forts from 1865 (Fort2 Wommelgem), you certainly come along something of WW1 and WW2 as well. In fact, the...
About 30 years ago, I launched a question in ‘The Screaming Eagle’ magazine of the 101st Airborne Division Association. One of the first veterans...
Yes, La Gleize is not that big, but nothing beats the collection..... For me the best museum in The Bulge area.....and it has a King Tiger in...
I passed by it, didn't go in as they only have guided tours and I can't with the children....
Yes it certainly is.....And the best part is that the fort is only 1 mile from where I live.....and I have a key!
You are right, but it was many years ago that I visited it.....Last time was during the unveiling of the 110/28 monument in the chateau grounds....
About 150 Miles..... september is very busy here in Antwerp, though, we have the centenial of the Siege of Antwerp. be sure to visit La Gleize...
Thank you, just returned from a trip to the ardennes, I was in the museum of CEBA only yesterday! Niko.
Hi there, My name is Niko, 43 years old, father of 3 sons and already for more than 30 years interested in WW2, especially Battle of the Bulge....
