On 29 October, it will be exactly 80 years since Breda was liberated by General Maczek and his soldiers of the 1st Polish Armoured Division. In the months of September, October, and November 2024, Breda will commemorate this with a variety of activities organized by local organisations. The festivities and ceremonies will be a special commemoration and celebration, with much interest from both the residents of Breda and people from Poland. Below are some highlights from the programme, but much more will happen. On the Maczek Memorial Breda website, you will find the full programme for 80 years of Liberation Breda. 

Why did so many Polish liberators return to Breda after the Second World War? Read the remarkable story of the Polish soldiers who freed Breda and were seen as heroes in the Netherlands but as traitors in their own country. Discover how these soldiers built a strong bond with the city and why Breda honours their memory every year.

At the Maczek Memorial Breda, you will discover the impressive role that the Poles played in the liberation of the Netherlands and Breda in particular. Experience the story of General Maczek and his soldiers of the 1st Polish Armoured Division during the Second World War in an interactive way. The enthusiastic guides are happy to tell you all about this fascinating history. Next to the Maczek Memorial Breda, you will also find the Polish military cemetery.