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KW Line Antitank Ditch 1939
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Jeff S
August 7, 2021
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A must for walkers... Traces of the working beaver can also be seen here...
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
May 2, 2021
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The Antitankgracht, which was constructed in 1939, is recognized as
war memorial and nature reserve. The purpose of the Antitankgracht was to stop armored vehicles in the event of a hostile invasion.
The Antitankgracht formed part of the KW line, which ran from Koningshooikt to Wavre. The line of defense has never been of use.
Now you can enjoy a green ribbon through the landscape that attracts many frogs and other aquatic animals. People are also welcome at this piece of military history.
war memorial and nature reserve. The purpose of the Antitankgracht was to stop armored vehicles in the event of a hostile invasion.
The Antitankgracht formed part of the KW line, which ran from Koningshooikt to Wavre. The line of defense has never been of use.
Now you can enjoy a green ribbon through the landscape that attracts many frogs and other aquatic animals. People are also welcome at this piece of military history.
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JP
March 26, 2026
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The anti-tank ditch in Haacht is part of the so-called KW-line, a defensive line between Koningshooikt (province of Antwerp, near Lier) and Wavre (hence KW) with an extra section towards …
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