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3rd Infantry Division (UK) attack to Venray

1944-10-16 · Venray · Netherlands

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Monday October 16 the attack starts with the crossing of the Molenbeek. However, because of heavy rainfall and water management disrupted by the Germans, the Molenbeek is now six metres wide.

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