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Battle of Arnhem

The Battle of Arnhem was a famous Second World War military engagement fought in and around the Dutch towns of Arnhem, Oosterbeek, Wolfheze, Driel and the surrounding countryside from 17–26 September 1944. After sweeping through France and Belgium in the summer of 1944, the Allies were poised to enter the Netherlands.

Located at 51.9802, 5.90034 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1944 in the Netherlands, Arnhem, Battles and operations of World War II involving the Netherlands, Battles of World War II involving the United Kingdom, Military history of the Netherlands during World War II, Parachute Regiment (United Kingdom), Western European Campaign (1944–1945), Conflicts in 1944, Glider Pilot Regiment operations, History of Gelderland

John Baskeyfield

John "Jack" Daniel Baskeyfield VC (18 November 1922 – 20 September 1944) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Born in 1922, Baskeyfield initially became a butcher but was called up to the army in 1942.

Located at 51.9795, 5.85162 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1922 births, 1944 deaths, People from Stoke-on-Trent, People from Burslem, South Staffordshire Regiment soldiers, British Army personnel of World War II, British military personnel killed in World War II, British World War II recipients of the Victoria Cross, British Army recipients of the Victoria Cross

Oosterbeek

Oosterbeek is a village in the eastern Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Renkum, Gelderland, about 5 km west of Arnhem. The oldest part of the village of Oosterbeek is the Benedendorp (Lower Village), on the northern bank of the river Rhine. Parts of the church now known as the Hervormde Kerk (Reformed Church) date back to the second half of the 10th century.

Located at 51.9833, 5.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Gelderland, Former municipalities of Gelderland

GelreDome

The GelreDome is a football stadium in the city of Arnhem, in the Netherlands. It serves as the home of the football club Vitesse. It was opened on 25 March 1998, featuring a retractable roof, as well as a convertible pitch, that can be retracted, when unused during concerts or other events held at the stadium, and a climate control system. It has a maximum capacity of 34,000. It was also one of the venues for the Euro 2000 tournament held in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Located at 51.9629, 5.89281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sport in Arnhem, Sports venues completed in 1998, UEFA European Football Championship stadiums, Retractable-roof stadiums, European retractable-roof stadiums, Football venues in the Netherlands, SBV Vitesse, Buildings and structures in Arnhem, Sports venues in Gelderland

KEMA Toren

KEMA Toren is a 149-metre broadcasting tower built of reinforced concrete at Arnhem, Netherlands. It was built in 1969 by KEMA for communicating between high voltage substations throughout the Netherlands. It is now used for public radio and TV broadcasting. It is also known as TenneT Toren, after TenneT, the present owner of the tower.

Located at 51.9863, 5.87593 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Arnhem, Buildings and structures completed in 1969, Towers in the Netherlands

Rijkerswoerd

Rijkerswoerd is a new city district in Arnhem, Netherlands, located in the southeastern part of the city between the 'Huissensedijk, A325 / Nijmeegseweg' and the community of Elst. The city district consists of four neighbourhoods: Rijkerswoerd-East, Rijkerswoerd-Middle, Rijkerswoerd-West and 'de Overmaat', where various enterprises are located. Rijkerswoerd is surrounded on three sides by a 'buffer' zone and fields.

Located at 51.9436, 5.89139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Arnhem

Elden, Netherlands

Elden is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Arnhem, about 4 km southwest of the city centre. Elden was a separate municipality between 1813 and 1818, when it was merged with Elst. The village of Elden, on the south side of the Rhine, has now been completely surrounded by suburbs of the city of Arnhem.

Located at 51.9667, 5.88333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Gelderland, Former municipalities of Gelderland, Arnhem

Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery

The Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery, more commonly known as the Airborne Cemetery, is a military cemetery in Oosterbeek, near Arnhem, the Netherlands. It was established in 1945 and is home to 1759 graves from the Second World War. Most of the men buried in the cemetery were Allied servicemen killed in the Battle of Arnhem, an Allied attempt to cross the Rhine in 1944, or in the liberation of the city the following year.

Located at 51.9931, 5.84833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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World War II cemeteries in the Netherlands, British military memorials and cemeteries, Canadian military memorials and cemeteries, 1945 establishments in the Netherlands, Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries, Buildings and structures in Gelderland, Visitor attractions in Gelderland