The Battle of Mendicite*
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Date: September 29, 1944*
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Battle Location: Mendicite, Belgium.*
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Battle Type: Britain assault vs Germany defend.*
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Description: Between Ryckevorsel and Merxplas stood the castle like Depot de Mendicite, used as a combined prison and lunatic asylum. Around it large open farmland intersected by deep ditches.*
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It was the object of the British Hallamshire Regiment. Before them the Canadians had tried and failed. Artillery and tanks were brought forward to lend support. The location had to be taken in order to open the route of advance for the tankers of the Polish 1st Armoured Division.*
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Source: Delaforce, P; The Polar Bears - Monty's Left Flank.*
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Design by:  Ulf Lundstrom.**