Battery Den Hoorn BP 19b Loosmansduin – Texel, the Netherlands
Batterij Den Hoorn was a Dutch Coastal battery that was built between 1938 and 1939 as part of …
The Georgian revolt
All articlesThe Georgian Revolt of 1945 occurred on the Dutch island of Texel, involving Georgian soldiers of the Wehrmacht’s 882nd Infantry Battalion. They rebelled against German forces, seeking to aid the Allies. The uprising led to intense fighting and casualties, lasting weeks beyond Germany’s surrender, and is considered Europe’s last WWII battle.
