Valkenburg in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
“Panzerabwehrkanone” (PAK-40)
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“Anti-tank Gun” (PAK-40)
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
1. “Panzerabwehrkanone” (PAK-40) / “Anti-tank Gun” (PAK-40) Marker
This "Panzerabwehrkanone" or PAK-40 was used by the Germans in the defense of Valkenburg in September 1944. PAK positions were usually placed at important intersections to stop the advancing American tanks. This cannon was eventually installed at a villa on the Nieuweweg from which it overlooked the city. After the Germans had shot all the ammunition at Valkenburg, they left the guns behind and fled.
Erected 2019. (Marker Number 09/20.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition,
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Location. 50° 52.075′ N, 5° 49.927′ E. Marker is in Valkenburg, Limburg, in Valkenburg aan de Geul. It is on Geneindestraat. The marker is located on the lawn directly in front of the Valkenburg City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Geneindestraat 4, Valkenburg, Limburg 6301 HC, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
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: Valkenburg US Army 30th Division - 119th Regiment Monument (here, next to this marker); Mammoetboom Sequoiadendron Giganteum (within shouting distance of this marker); Joodse deportations / Jewish Deportations (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Station Valkenburg / Valkenburg Railway Station (about 150 meters away); Jan Hubert Vrancken and Frans Alexander Cobbenhagen memorial (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Fransche Molen / French Mill (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bruggen opgeblazen - 13 September 1944 - Bridges Blown Up (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sam Jim Viviano (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valkenburg.
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Also see . . . 7.5 cm Pak 40 (Wikipedia).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
2. “Panzerabwehrkanone” (PAK-40) / “Anti-tank Gun” (PAK-40) Marker - wide view, City Hall in background
Overview: The 7.5 cm Pak 40 (7,5 cm Panzerabwehrkanone 40) was a German 75 millimetre anti-tank gun of the Second World War.(Submitted on June 2, 2024.)
The gun was developed in 1939–1941 and entered service in 1942. With 23,303 examples produced, the Pak 40 formed the backbone of German anti-tank guns for the later part of World War II, mostly in towed form, but also on a number of self propelled artillery such as the Marder series of Panzerjäger.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
3. “Panzerabwehrkanone” (PAK-40) / “Anti-tank Gun” (PAK-40)
Photographed by Bundesarchiv, circa 1940s
4. Marker photo: “Panzerabwehrkanone” (PAK-40) in use
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 2, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
