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Joe Mann Monument

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Joe Mann Monument

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Location: Best, North Brabant, Netherlands

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Ria van den Heuvel

August 16, 2021

Private Joe E. Mann, died a hero

Joe Mann was an American soldier in World War II. During the airborne landings on Sunday 17 September 1944, part of Operation Market Garden, he landed near Son and Best. His task was to occupy the bridge over the Wilhemina Canal near Best for as long as possible. In the woods between Best and Son there were stronger German troops than expected. The various American platoons on their way to the bridge lost contact with each other. The order proved impracticable and the company withdrew except for one group including Joe Mann.

More info: joe-mann.nl

There is also a memorial in honor of Joe Mann along the trail.

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Els de Klerk

September 20, 2020

Easy to walk, pieces through loose sand. If you have difficulty walking when you leave Joe Mann café, there is also a route for wheelchair or walker users.

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Ria van den Heuvel

August 16, 2021

The monument consists of 4 concrete columns, crowned with a statue of a pelican on its nest, with young. The pelican is the Christian symbol for total self-sacrifice. According to legend, the bird feeds its young with its own blood. Surrounding the columns is a relief of soldiers mourning a soldier on the ground. The columns are 6.5 meters high.

This memorial is a tribute to the American paratrooper Joe Eugene Mann and all who fought for the liberation of Best.

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Location: Best, North Brabant, Netherlands

Joe Mann Monument

1. Sonseheide Entrance – Sonse Heide Heathland loop from Hoge Akker

2. Bench With a View of the Marsh – Sonse Heide Heathland loop from Hoge Akker

3. Sonse Heide Heathland – Bench With a View of the Marsh loop from Speelheide

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