Scottish Highlanders route in Waalwijk
On Sunday, October 29 1944, Operation Colin had been underway for a week. The 51st (Highland) Division had achieved successes, but also suffered setbacks. The final objective, the bridge over the Bergsche Maas at Keizersveer, was finally in sight. After some heavy fighting, Loon op Zand and Kaatsheuvel had been liberated. The next objectives for the Scots were Sprang-Capelle, Waalwijk, Waspik and Raamsdonk. During the night of Sunday to Monday the German opponent fell back to a bridgehead in the western Langstraat to protect the all-important bridge for as long as possible.

Terrier Battle
historical

Death and destruction
historical

A true hero
historical

Friendly fire?

A unique location

A spontaneous celebration is cruelly disrupted

A bridge and an award

The Maybe Bridge

Unwilling firefighters

Drunk Germans in the polder

Reburied

Shot down twice

A dramatic day

Schotse bevrijdingsroute Waalwijk
Length: 8.34 km
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Breda - Grave Polish national cycling route
Length: 0.19 km
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Schotse bevrijdingsroute Waalwijk
Length: 1.53 km
Route from None

Schotse bevrijdingsroute Waalwijk

Breda - Grave Polish national cycling route