Showing posts with label Canada. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canada. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Canada - 1945's Liberation of the Netherlands


80th Year of Liberation of the Netherlands 1945.
Whether on land, at sea or in the air. Past or present. In Canada or far from home. We recognize and remember your service and sacrifice.
A joyful moment during the liberation of the Netherlands at the end of World War II, specifically showing Dutch citizens celebrating with Canadian troops on a Sherman tank in front of a windmill.

Sent by Maeghan from Manitoba, Canada. 

The Netherlands was liberated from German occupation in May 1945, primarily by Canadian forces, with the formal surrender of German forces occurring on May 5th, 1945. This liberation marked a joyous occasion for the Dutch people after years of hardship and occupation.