Liessel War Memorial
This dignified monument was erected in Liessel in 1992 in memory of all war victims.
The “Battle of the Shadow,” described by A. Korthals Altes in his book of the same name, took place in the municipalities of Asten, Deurne, Nederweert, and (at the time) Meijel. After the 7th US Armored Division had held its ground against a superior German force, it was up to the 15th Scottish Division to work with the Americans to clear the surrounding area of German soldiers. Many hundreds of soldiers lost their lives in those battles. The Deurne church villages of Liessel and Neerkant also mourned dozens of civilian casualties. In 1992, this dignified monument was erected in Liessel to honor all victims of the war.
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