Merville Battery Cross of Sacrifice
This monument makes the visitor aware of the fact that -as a former battlefield- the remains of both British and German soldiers still lie here. Therefore every visitor should respectfully walk the Battery's grounds.
This monument was unveiled in 2014.
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Source
- Text: Jeroen Niels
- Photos: Barry van Veen (1), Lennard Bolijn (2)
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Fortification
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