Antwerpen14-18_Antwerp builds bridges ENG
Antwerpen14-18_Antwerp builds bridges ENG
Antwerpen14-18_Antwerp builds bridges ENG
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1914<br />
The <strong>bridges</strong> built in 1584, 1914 and 1944 on the<br />
Scheldt were military <strong>bridges</strong>.<br />
The new bridge in 2014 is intended to be a ‘Bridge<br />
of Peace’.<br />
A bridge that connects people, young and old,<br />
natives and foreigners.<br />
The pontoon bridge of 1914 was an important<br />
supply route for military equipment and an escape<br />
route for countless citizens. A few hours after the<br />
destruction of the bridge, the Germans entered the<br />
city. The German army aims to build a new pontoon<br />
bridge itself. This proves not too straightforward<br />
as each attempt is washed away by each high<br />
tide. Eventually a bridge is constructed across the<br />
Royerssluis, 2.6 kilometers downstream of Steen<br />
Castle.<br />
A bridge that contributes to the collective memory<br />
of the city.<br />
A bridge that encourages dreams for the future.<br />
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