Airborne Monument, War memorial on Ginkel Heath, Netherlands.
The Airborne Monument stands as a tall column structure on the open heathland, marking the location where Allied forces landed during World War II.
The memorial commemorates the 4th Parachute Brigade landing of September 18, 1944, during Operation Market Garden, which aimed to secure strategic bridges in the Netherlands.
The monument serves as a gathering place for annual ceremonies where veterans, locals, and visitors come together to remember the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Arnhem.
Located at coordinates 52.0369319, 5.7340565, the monument includes informative plaques and offers parking facilities for visitors throughout the year.
The site maintains its original World War II drop zone characteristics, allowing visitors to experience the exact landscape where paratroopers landed in 1944.
Location: Ede
Inception: 1960
Official opening: September 19, 1960
Address: Verlengde Arnhemseweg 101, 6718 SM, Ede (Ede), Gelderland, Nederland 6711 XS
GPS coordinates: 52.03693,5.73406
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:06
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