The British Expeditionary Force was involved in the later stages of the defense of Belgium following the German invasion in May 1940, and suffered many casualties covering the withdrawal to …

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May 9, 2021

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During the Second World War, Geel had a hard time, especially during the Battle of Geel. This battle between British and German forces took place between 8 and 23 September 1944 and was by far the most bloody and fierce battle during the liberation. On September 13, 1944, the German troops withdrew behind the Kempen canal and into the Geelse sub-village of Ten Aard. This village was fought hard until its final withdrawal on September 23.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

May 26, 2024

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The military cemetery in Geel is a cemetery for British and Canadian soldiers who died during the crossing of the Scheldt-Maas canal and during later operations by the Second British Army.

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During the Allied Liberation Offensive of 1944, there was heavy fighting in the Geel area, when in September an attempt was made to cross the Albert Canal and the Maas-Scheldt Canal (Kempian Canal). This crossing was necessary for the liberation of the Netherlands. The '50th (Northumbrian) Division and the '15th (Scottish) Division' in particular suffered heavy losses in the Geel area.

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