Invasion monument Westkapelle

On November 1st, 2024, it was 80 years since Westkapelle was liberated during the Second World War. During the commemoration, the Invasion Monument was unveiled in memory of the Allied soldiers who lost their lives during the liberation.The liberation of Westkapelle was part of the Battle of the Scheldt, a military operation called Infatuate II.

Battle of the Scheldt at Westkapelle

On November 1st, 1944, the Allies stormed Westkapelle from the sea. They succeeded in driving the German forces out of the village. The invasion claimed the lives of 172 Allied soldiers. On November 8th, the last German troops surrendered near Vrouwenpolder. After the battle, it became clear that over 10,000 soldiers on both sides were dead, wounded, or missing. The battle was ultimately won by the Allies and marked the liberation of the southwestern Netherlands.

Invasion Monument: Commemorating the Liberation

With the Invasion Monument, the Polderhuis fulfilled its wish to turn this historic location into a worthy site of remembrance.
At the top of the dike stands a mooring post bearing a message of gratitude on behalf of the people of Westkapelle, and along the dike are seven sculptures of advancing commandos.