Schin op Geul in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Schin op Geul - May 10, 1940

— 75 jaar Bevrijding fotoroute —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 29, 2024

1. Schin op Geul - May 10, 1940 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In Schin op Geul stuitten de Duitsers op 10 mei 1940 op Nederlandse weerstand. Hier lagen 40 militairen, die in het dorp drie stellingen bezetten aan de beide Geulbruggen en bij de kerk. Eén van de Geulbruggen werd door de Nederlanders opgeblazen, bij de overgebleven brug lag op korte afstand een kazemat, net als bij de kerk. De kazemat aan de kerk kreeg het zwaar te verduren en werd beschoten door Duitse tanks. Soldaat Evert Mirck sneuvelde hierbij en een ander raakte gewond. Hoewel de Nederlanders zich kranig hadden verweerd, bleek de Duitse overmacht uiteindelijk te groot. De kazemat gaat tegenwoordig schuil achter het Llubljana-monument.

(English translation:)
The Germans encountered Dutch resistance in Schin op Geul on May 10, 1940. There were 40 soldiers here, who occupied three positions in the village on both Geul bridges and near the church. One of the Geul bridges was blown up by the Dutch, and the remaining bridge had a casemate a short distance away, just like the church. The casemate at the church took a heavy toll and was shelled by German tanks. Soldier Evert Mirck was killed and another was injured. Although the Dutch had defended themselves valiantly, the German superior power ultimately proved to be too great. The casemate is now hidden behind the Llubljana monument.

Erected 2019.

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Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Valkenburg Bevrijding/Liberation Route series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1940.

Location. 50° 51.296′ N, 5° 52.287′ E. Memorial is in Schin op Geul, Limburg, in Valkenburg aan de Geul. It is on Kerkplein, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Kerkplein 2, Schin op Geul, Limburg 6305 BC, 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 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Evert L. Mirck Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Bèr Houben Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Oude School / Old School (within shouting distance of this marker); Johannes de Doperkerk / John the Baptist Church

Schin op Geul - May 10, 1940 Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 29, 2024

2. Schin op Geul - May 10, 1940 Marker - wide view

(approx. 1.2 kilometers away); a different marker also named Johannes de Doperkerk / John the Baptist Church (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Crash Vliegtuig Kasteel Schaloen / Kasteel Schaloen Plane Crash (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); Halifax JB 907 Crash Memorial (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); Geologisch Monument Groeve Kasteel Oost / Kasteel Oost Quarry Geological Monument (approx. 2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schin op Geul.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.