US Edition‘They’re unbelievable:’ Canadian veterans receive remarkable reception 80 years after liberating the Netherlands
- On May 4, Canadian veterans, military personnel, and community members gathered at the Victoria Cenotaph in British Columbia to mark 80 years since the conclusion of the Battle of the Atlantic.
- The battle started on September 3, 1939, as Allied naval and air forces fought German and Italian submarines and warships to protect North American convoys.
- The Royal Canadian Navy grew from six destroyers and 3,500 personnel to 373 fighting ships and escorted nearly 25,000 merchant vessels, suffering 2,210 fatalities and losing 33 ships.
- Commander Kevin Whiteside said the fledgling navy was ‘very different’ by war’s end, highlighting that controlling sea lanes was key and this victory honored sailors and aircrew.
- The victory ended with Germany’s unconditional surrender on May 8, and it ensured future freedoms and prosperity in Canada, according to multiple speakers at the commemorations.
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This new $20 Canadian coin commemorates Canada's liberation of the Netherlands during WWII
There is a new Canadian coin that celebrates Canada's liberation of the Netherlands during World War II.It features tulips, which symbolize Canada's friendship with the Netherlands.The Royal Canadian Mint recently announced the release of the 80th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War in Europe — 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin.In 1944 and 1945, the First Canadian Army fought to free Dutch civilians from occupation in World War II.This new coin …
‘They’re unbelievable:’ Canadian veterans receive remarkable reception 80 years after liberating the Netherlands
On May 5, 101-year-old Richard Rohmer walked slowly out of the Hotel de Wereld in Wageningen, Netherlands, where he greeted crowds clamouring for a photo, as they thanked the Canadian veteran and honourary Lieutenant-General for his service.
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