Heelsum
Heelsum is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Renkum, west of Arnhem.[3]
Map showing the landingzone just north of Heelsum
Heelsum | |
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| Coordinates: 51°58′56″N 5°45′9″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Renkum |
| Government | |
| • Body | Renkum Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Mrs. A.M.J. (Agnes) Schaap[1] |
| Population (2017) | 3,470 [2] |
Part of the Battle of Arnhem was fought in and around Heelsum. The initial British landings were carried out just north of the village.
References
- Mayor Schaap
- Municipality Facts & Figures
- ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.
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