In 1944 the allied armies desperately needed a well functioning large-scale harbor to supply their troops. But they also wanted to move to Berlin fast. They put all energy on the second aim, and ignored the access route to Antwerp that had already been liberated. It gave Nazi Germany the time to reinforce the access route to Antwerp that goes through the Dutch territory of Zeeland. The Northern side of the access route is the south coast of Walcheren. They then bombed the dikes so the island of Walcheren was inundated. It is doubtful if this was to the Allied advantage, it likely made concurring the island more complicated.
What a beautiful city! Thanks for sharing!
It's one of my favorites in Zeeland
Lovely Veere - great pictures. What a town full of fascinating history. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, yes it is beautifully preserved.
I want to go there!
enjoy! And thanks for the recommendation.
In 1944 the allied armies desperately needed a well functioning large-scale harbor to supply their troops. But they also wanted to move to Berlin fast. They put all energy on the second aim, and ignored the access route to Antwerp that had already been liberated. It gave Nazi Germany the time to reinforce the access route to Antwerp that goes through the Dutch territory of Zeeland. The Northern side of the access route is the south coast of Walcheren. They then bombed the dikes so the island of Walcheren was inundated. It is doubtful if this was to the Allied advantage, it likely made concurring the island more complicated.