Evacuation of Arnhem, World War II evacuation site in Arnhem, Netherlands
The evacuation of Arnhem was the forced departure of the city's residents ordered by German military forces in September 1944 during wartime operations. Tens of thousands of people had to leave their homes and travel on foot toward neighboring towns.
In autumn 1944, during Operation Market Garden, German military authorities ordered the complete clearing of Arnhem. The evacuation lasted several days and was part of military strategy to secure the city.
A memorial site stands at the intersection of Jansbuitensingel and Apeldoornseweg, where residents departed from the city during the war. The location serves as a place where people reflect on the experiences of families forced to leave their homes.
The site is reachable on foot from Arnhem's city center and located at an intersection of two main streets that are easy to find. It is helpful to learn about the historical routes that residents used during the evacuation beforehand.
Many residents did not return to their homes until months after liberation, and some found their apartments destroyed or occupied. The time gap between leaving and returning often lasted longer than a year.
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