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Visitor Centre 'What Man Is Capable Of' May 1940 Vinkt

(Belgium - East Flanders - Vinkt)

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION: THE VISITOR CENTRE OPENS AFTER THE SUMMER OF '12

The visitor centre 'What Man Is Capable Of', tells the story of May 1940. At the end of the Battle for Belgium, Vinkt and Meigem where a theater of a massacre. Over 140 people where executed by the Germans or died during bombardements.

The visitor centre has also a little guide in English, German and French.

For current visiting hours, please visit the website of the museum.

Source

• Text: De Roust Jente
• Photos: De Roust Jente
• TAGHON, PETER, Mei 1940, Lannoo, Tielt.

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