Borken (1)

A Sherman tank of 7th Armoured Division advances through the ruins of Borken in Germany, 30 March 1945.
Then image: IWM BU2829
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Gemen – Holzplatz

A Cromwell tank of 7th Armoured Division passes through Gemen (Borken), 30 March 1945.
Then image: IWM (BU 2895)
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Ringelenberg

Infantry and tanks moving through Ringelenberg (not Brunen as mentioned in the original text) around March 1945. (very difficult shot)
Then image: National Army Museum / NAM. 1975-03-63-21-215
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / Cor Sleutel (9 June 2019)

Bocholt – Neustraße

Archer 17-pdr self-proplled guns drive through the ruins of Bocholt, 30 March 1945.
Then image: © IWM BU 2864
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Bocholt – Münsterstraße

Supply lorries pass burning buildings in Bocholt, 31 March 1945. In the lead is an
Austin K5, with a CMP Chevrolet following behind.
Then image: © IWM BU 2825
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Bocholt – Karolinerstraße

Troops of the Monmouthsire Regiment move up to through the shattered streets of the town, 29 March 2020
Then image: © IWM BU 2780
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Hamminkeln – Bislicher Straße (2)

Prisoners rounded up in Hamminkeln, 25 March 1945
Then image: © IWM BU 2299
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Bocholt – Nordstraße

Infantry making their way through devastated streets of Bocholt, 29 March 1945.
Then image: © IWM BU 2791
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Bocholt – Osterstraße

Infantry take cover behind some furniture left by the roadside, Bocholt, 29 March 1945.
Then image: © IWM BU 2788
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Bocholt – Münsterstraße

Infantry of the 2nd Bn. Monmouthsire Regiment making their way through the streets of Bocholt, 29 March 1945. Note the slogan: Wir werden siegen koste es was es wolte!
Then image: © IWM BU 2785
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