Polish Cycling Route Breda
The cycling route through Breda and its surroundings tell the stories of the soldiers of the 1st Polish Armoured Division who fought to liberate the Netherlands. You will be introduced to personal stories of their journey across Europe to join the Allied Forces and about their actions during the liberation of Breda, amongst others. Specific attention is paid to General Stanisław Maczek, commander of the 1st Polish Armoured Division, who liberated Breda with as few civilian casualties as was possible.

A German tank as a gift
contemporary

Maczek Memorial Breda
museum

The secret map
audiospot

Polish headquarters in Breda
historical

The battle of Mark Canal
audiospot

Village in the front line
audiospot

Gift from the Poles

Traces of liberation: literally and figuratively
contemporary

The starting point of Breda's liberation
historical

A tough battle at Nieuwe Veer
historical

Bloody battle for a bridgehead

Polish cycling route - Breda
Length: 0.29 km
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Polish cycling route - Breda
Length: 16.19 km
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Polish cycling route - Breda
Length: 2.51 km
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