World War II
‘Rotterdammertjes’ in Aalten
During World War II, Aalten took in around 800 children from bombed-out Rotterdam.
Bombardment of Kruisstraat
On 24 February 1945, bombs fell in the Kruisstraat, with disastrous consequences.
Fallschirm-Armee Waffenschule
In WW2, the occupying forces established a school for military paratroopers in Aalten.
Grebbeberg Commemorative Column
Commemorative column for the soldiers from Aalten who fought at the Grebbeberg in May 1940.
Memorial for People in Hiding
An expression of gratitude from former people in hiding to the residents of Aalten and
Stolpersteine (stumbling stones)
These stones are laid in front of addresses from which people were deported by the
The Liberation of Aalten
On 30 March 1945, Aalten was liberated by British Grenadier and Irish Guards.
Where are Frits and Amalia Landau?
The Jewish couple Landau were executed and buried by the resistance during WWII. But where?
World War I
Eighty Years’ War
Fortified Town Bredevoort
The fortified town of Bredevoort has a history dating back to the year 945.
Old Aalten
Voogd van Aalten (16e eeuw) Tijdens de tachtigjarige oorlog werd de Oostgelderse bevolking regelmatig geteisterd
Other
100 Years of Independence
In 1913, the Netherlands celebrated the centenary of its independence from the French.
Bombardment of Kruisstraat
On 24 February 1945, bombs fell in the Kruisstraat, with disastrous consequences.
Bredevoort Gunpowder Tower Disaster
On July 12, 1646, the castle’s gunpowder tower was struck by lightning.
Fallschirm-Armee Waffenschule
In WW2, the occupying forces established a school for military paratroopers in Aalten.
Fortified Town Bredevoort
The fortified town of Bredevoort has a history dating back to the year 945.
Grebbeberg Commemorative Column
Commemorative column for the soldiers from Aalten who fought at the Grebbeberg in May 1940.
Memorial for People in Hiding
An expression of gratitude from former people in hiding to the residents of Aalten and
Old Aalten
Voogd van Aalten (16e eeuw) Tijdens de tachtigjarige oorlog werd de Oostgelderse bevolking regelmatig geteisterd
‘Rotterdammertjes’ in Aalten
During World War II, Aalten took in around 800 children from bombed-out Rotterdam.
Stolpersteine (stumbling stones)
These stones are laid in front of addresses from which people were deported by the
The French Period (1795–1813)
During the French period, Aalten enjoyed the blessings (?) of French rule.
The Liberation of Aalten
On 30 March 1945, Aalten was liberated by British Grenadier and Irish Guards.
Where are Frits and Amalia Landau?
The Jewish couple Landau were executed and buried by the resistance during WWII. But where?
