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Retranchement started on 24 July 1643. It was blown over in a storm in 1717, and rebuilt 70 metres from its original spot. It was damaged in 1944, but could still be operated. It was repaired in 1948. In 1963, it was no longer in service. It was restored in 1982/83 and 2002/2003, and operates on a
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Retranchement was the scene of heavy fighting both in May 1940 and
October to November 1944. Retranchement and Sluis were the last places liberated by the Canadian army during the
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Retrenchement". Retrenchement is a type of
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which was built in 1630 as a garrison church. The exterior was restored in 1948, and the interior in 1955.
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