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    75th anniversary of the Liberation of Eerde commemoration [Image 2 of 3]

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    A group of men dressed in WWII-era American military uniforms, including M1 helmets and olive drab fatigues, are standing in formation on a brick-paved street. A Dutch flag (red, white, and blue tricolor) is visible in the background, suggesting this is likely a liberation commemoration or historical reenactment event in the Netherlands. Civilian spectators are visible in the background observing the formation.

    EERDE, NETHERLANDS

    09.17.2019

    Photo by Spc. Ethan Valetski 

    5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   

    Dutch re-enactors, dressed as Soldiers of 101st Airborne Division during World War II, march as part of a parade to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the village of Eerde, the Netherlands Sept. 18, 2019. This event is just one of the many events commemorating the largest airborne operation in history, Operation Market Garden, which was aimed at liberating the Netherlands and gaining a foothold into Nazi Germany by crossing the Maas, Waal, and ultimately the Rhine River. To this day, generations of Dutch remember the bravery and sacrifice of more than 41,600 troops from the US, UK, and Poland who together constituted the Allied Airborne Army. Commemorations honoring the Allied soldiers who participated in the historic airborne operation which liberated several Dutch towns take place Sept. 14-22, 2019.

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    Date Taken: 09.17.2019
    Date Posted: 09.18.2019 14:58
    Photo ID: 5760780
    VIRIN: 190917-A-WK337-035
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 2.2 MB
    Location: EERDE, NL

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