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1st Polish Armoured Division liberation of Stekene

1944-09-14 · Stekene · Belgium

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Exact location? Attacking in the direction of Hulst, the 1st Polish Armoured Division's 3rd Rifle Brigade captured Stekene and Sint Gillis-Waas.

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