Wales and Netherlands mark 80th anniversary of city’s liberation
Wales and the Netherlands have marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the city of Breda.
On October 29, 1944, the Welsh Guards and the Royal Netherlands Army fought together to liberate the city from German occupation.
A ceremony was held at the Welsh Guards Memorial in Breda to commemorate the anniversary.
The ceremony was attended by veterans from both countries, as well as representatives from the Welsh and Dutch governments.
The Lord Mayor of Breda, Paul Depla, said: “Today we remember the brave men who fought to liberate our city.
“We are eternally grateful for the sacrifice they made.”
The Welsh Guards Memorial was unveiled in 1994 to commemorate the Welsh Guards who died in the liberation of Breda.
The memorial is located in the Grote Markt, the main square in Breda.
The Welsh Guards are a regiment of the British Army that was formed in 1915.
The regiment has a long history of service, including fighting in the First and Second World Wars.
The Royal Netherlands Army is the land component of the Dutch armed forces.
The army was founded in 1814 and has a long history of service, including fighting in the Napoleonic Wars, the First and Second World Wars, and the Korean War.
The liberation of Breda was a significant event in the Second World War.
The city was an important strategic target for the Germans, and its liberation helped to open up the way for the Allied advance into the Netherlands.
The anniversary of the liberation of Breda is a reminder of the sacrifices that were made by the men and women who fought for freedom.
It is also a reminder of the strong bond between Wales and the Netherlands.
Wales and Netherlands mark 80th anniversary of city’s liberation
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