Liberation of the Netherlands Notes More than 7,600 Canadian troops died fighting in the Netherlands. The last months of the Second World War, The Canadian military was given the dangerous job of liberating Netherlands from Nazi occupation. From September 1944 to April 1945 British and American soldiers first move in Southern Netherlands. Operation Market Garden which was an air assault over Arnhem, Netherlands was. The allies thought this would open a route to Germany through the Rhine River. This attack failed. The Netherlands needed a great Harbour so they could successfully ship supplies to their Army. The Belgian City of Antwerp had one of the largest European ports. Canada s first task after being introduced to the war was to clear out the large amount of enemy troops. To the Netherland people the Canadian troops were heroes. Canadians were liberating the Netherlands it was a big city or a small town.
Battle of the Scheldt Taken place Under the command of Canadian General Harry Crerar Included the 2nd Canadian Corps, in addition to British, Polish, American and Dutch infantry and armoured troops. Canadian Army was ordered to clear the banks of the Scheldt River Under the leadership of Canadian Lieutenant-General Guy Simonds (who had temporarily replaced Crerar) Canadian and British military fought many fierce battles through October and early November Aside from the use of boats, the movement was restricted due to narrow roadways by November 8th the port and its large islands had been secured. The river was then cleared of mines, and on 28 November the first convoy of Allied cargo ships entered the port of Antwerp.
Battle of the Rhineland The Canadian Army spent the winter guarding its ration of the front line. February 1945, It became Canada s job to clear the land between Maas and The Rhine River. In March the Canadian army was reinforced with units of allies. *For the first time in history, two Canadian army corps were fighting together. And with an international strength now of more than 450,000 men, the First Canadians became the largest army ever commanded by a Canadian officer.* Relief In March the Canadian Army started clearing out the German military that remained in the Netherlands. At this point Germans were fleeing, destroying infrastructure including bridges. Canadians were seen as heroes to the Dutch during the final months of the liberation
General Charles Foulkes, Canadian Commander honoured the surrender of Germans in the Netherlands on 5 May. Germany Surrendered from the war on May 7 and the war in Europe was over. Dates & Locations of the liberation of Netherlands On May 10 1940 the Nazi's invaded the Netherlands. On June 6 1944 the allies landed on the beaches of Normandy France (D day). By August 25 1944 the allies won the battle of Normandy. On August 25 1944 the allies advanced to the Rhineland. By September 1944 the allies were advancing thought the Netherlands. On October 2 1944 the allies advanced Scheldt Belgium. By May 5 1945 the allies side with a great help with Canada won the battle of the Netherlands. Dates May 10 1940 the Nazi's invaded the Netherlands September 1944 the allies where advancing thought the Netherlands May 5 1925 the allies side won
On June 6 1944 the allies landed on the beaches of Normandy On August 25 1944 the allies advanced to Rhine Paris October 2 1944 the allies advanced to Scheldt Belgium Locations The allies landed at Normandy France The allies advanced to the Rhin Paris The allies advanced to Scheldt Belgium What makes is the Liberation of Netherlands significant The Liberation of Netherlands was significant because this made the outcome of the war. The allies drove the Nazi's out of the Netherlands and they get closer the defeating Hitler. In the Liberation of Netherlands there were some key battles like D day and the Rhineland. The allies had to get through France to get to the Netherlands and help take back the countries that were occupied by the Nazis at the time.
http://www.canadaatwar.ca/content-59/world-war-ii/weapons-arms/ Lee-Enfield SMLE NO.4 Mk.1/ main rifle used by the Canadians in ww2 Caliber:.303 Action: Manually operated, rotating bolt/ have to pull back your self Bren light machine-gun/ main machine gun used by the Canadian military Caliber:.303 Action: Gas-operated, tipping bolt Weight: 10.35 kg Rate of Fire: 500 520 round/min
Effective Range: 600 yd (550 m) Magazine: 30 round detachable box magazine, 100 round detachable pan magazine Thompson Sub-Machine gun/ one of the most iconic guns from ww2 Cartridge:.45 ACP Action: Blowback-operated Weight: 4.9 kg Rate of Fire: 600-800 rpm Effective Range: 600 yd (550 m) Magazine: 20 or 30-round detachable box magazine or 50- or 100-round drum magazine Sten SMG (Canadian version) Caliber: 9mm Length: 76.2 cm
Weight: 3 kg Feed System: 32-round magazine Rate of Fire: 550 rounds per minute Vickers machine gun Weight: 33-50 kg Calibre:.303 Muzzle velocity: 450 ft/s Effective range: 740 m, 2,440 ft Action: recoil with gas boost Feed: 250 round canvas belt Rate of Fire: 450 rounds per minute