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New Zealand Bunkers, Polygon Wood

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New Zealand Bunkers, Polygon Wood

New Zealand Bunkers, Polygon Wood

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    January 31, 2023

    Bunkers and underground shelters

    During the first winter of the war, the French and Germans occupied positions on the southern edge of the forest. In 1915 the area fell into the hands of the Germans. They build numerous bunkers and underground shelters in the butte. On September 20, 1917, the 1st Australian Division reached the western edge of Polygon Wood. The remainder of the destroyed forest is captured by the 5th Australian Division six days later. The front eventually runs aground and in winter New Zealand troops try in vain to penetrate Polderhoek Park, south of the forest.

    More information at toerismezonnebeke.be/en/zien-en-doen/polygon-wood-cemetery

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      April 25, 2022

      As history an important fact and also located in a beautiful forest with many memories of WWI...

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