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1st Polish Armoured Division at Turnhout

1944-09-29 · Turnhout · Belgium

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After securing territory North-East of Ghent, the 1st polish armoured division was attached to the 1st British Corps and directed towards Turnhout. On the left flank of 49th ID, it launched its attack on September 29th.

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