World War II scar in d'Ursel Park

World War II scar in d'Ursel Park

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World War II scar in d'Ursel Park

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Location: Bornem, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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July 27, 2021

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During WWII, the Germans hid an aircraft in this pit under leaves and camouflage netting. Here, consider the different ways in which war destroys nature.
Fortunately, nature is stronger than (warring) man and NATURE ALWAYS WINS.

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March 9, 2024

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But the trees keep growing and the water keeps flowing...

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