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Civilian Shelter Schieferstollen Recht

(Belgium - Liège - Recht)

During World War Two this mine also used as shelter for 30 to 40 citizens of Recht.

Text on the billboard (photo 2):
Location in the mine where approximately 30 to 40 people found shelter against acts of war.
Photo 3:
Pas Control at the entrance of the mine on January 22nd 1945. An American soldier checks the passports of the persons, who looked for protection against the bombardment.

Source

• Text: Mia van den Berg
• Photos: Mia van den Berg