Kommelkwartier in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Herdenkingsplein (11): Amerikaanse Bevrijders
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American Liberators
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023
1. Herdenkingsplein (11): Amerikaanse Bevrijders / American Liberators Marker
De eerste Amerikanen arriveren op 13 september 1944 om vijf uur met hun Sherman tank op het Stationsplein. Het zijn soldaten van de 30e Infanteriedivisie "Old Hickory".
Twee uur eerder heeft de Duitse bezetter de bruggen opgeblazen, waardoor het Amerikaanse leger pas een dag later Maastricht kon bevrijden.
American Liberators in Front of the Station
The first Americans arrived at Stationsplein with their Sherman tank on September 13, 1944 at five o'clock. They are soldiers from the 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory".
Two hours earlier, the German occupiers blew up the bridges, meaning that the American army could only liberate Maastricht a day later.
Erected 2022.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1944.
Location. 50° 50.933′ N, 5° 40.938′ E. Memorial is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Kommelkwartier. It is on Herdenkingsplein, on
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Herdenkingsplein (10): Bombardement op Blauwdorp / Bombing of Blauwdorp (here, next to this marker); Herdenkingsplein (09): Arbeidsbureau Batterijstraat / Batterijstraat Employment Office (here, next to this marker); Herdenkingsplein (08): Op de Bon / Food Coupons (here, next to this marker); Herdenkingsplein (12): Maastricht Commandocentrum / Maastricht Command Center (here, next to this marker); Herdenkingsplein (07): Schuilgelegenheid / Shelter (here, next to this marker); Herdenkingsplein (13): Politieke Delinquenten / Political Delinquents (a few steps from this marker); Herdenkingsplein (06): Persoonsregistratie / Personal Registration (a few steps from this marker); Herdenkingsplein (14): De Vrijheid Wordt Gevierd / Freedom is Celebrated (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . The Liberation of Maastricht (1944) (YouTube, 9:42). Full title: The Liberation of Maastricht (1944) The First Liberated City of the Netherlands in World War II.
The Liberation of Maastricht took place in September 1944. At the
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023
2. Amerikaanse Bevrijders / American Liberators Marker - wide view
The subject marker is the 4th from the right.
via U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Netherlands, 1944
3. The Liberation of Eindhoven, the Netherlands, 20 September 1944. Civilians dancing in the square.
U.S. Contribution to the Liberation of the Netherlands
U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Netherlands website entry
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U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Netherlands website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 18, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on February 18, 2024. 3. submitted on July 30, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
