The story
After securing territory North-East of Ghent, the 1st polish armoured division was attached to the 1st British Corps and directed towards Turnout. On the left flank of 49 th ID, it launched its attack on September 29 th. The following day, it captured Merxplas, then crossed the Dutch border again.
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