More today from where I left off yesterday, with images of medical care during the Second World War.
As the end came closer, German resolve broke.
Organizations like the Red Cross worked in various ways with the military, out in harm's way.
The POW story for Canadians is much the same as it was for other Allied forces. Some of them ended up in the most infamous prisoner of war camp: Stalag III, site of what would become known as The Great Escape.
Images of the end of the war- Canadian paratroopers deep in Germany.
Many Canadian soldiers ended the war by liberating the Netherlands. This has resulted in an everlasting bond of friendship between the two countries. As my family comes from the Netherlands, you can imagine this area is particularly moving to me.
And to this day, Canadian veterans are loved by the Dutch.
It was nice to read this post.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to write it.
DeleteThank you Canadians
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteWith all these war pictures you forgot to change your header into a nice picture full of snow, I bed there is a lot in Canada now !
ReplyDeleteYes, it's that time to bring in a winter header.
DeleteMaybe I can give you a laugh. I was in the Netherlands, lying in the grass by the ocean, reading a book.
ReplyDeleteA seagull, hit me in the back. It was brown.
My memory of that country! Maybe for my ancestors (though none of them took part in the war. Dad´s Father was the only goldsmith, the other not German).
Oh my...
DeleteEn cualquier conflicto bélico , todos buscan la victoria y que termine el conflicto siendo su vencedor.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThanks to all the veterans, allies and friends. Take care, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteReminds me of the book I recently read by Ben Macintyre called "Prisoners of the Castle."
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look that up.
DeleteIn Fryslân we are still grateful to our Canadian liberators. With the exception of the Covid time, some of the surviving veterans are still celebrated on our Liberation Day during a tour of the area in old army vehicles.
ReplyDeleteIt means a lot to Canadians, that bond.
DeleteSo much of manpower lost in hate while some thankfully saved by the selfless medical professionals and their teams.
ReplyDeleteTrue.
DeleteLot's of stories to tell.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
Delete...sometimes victory is hard to recognize.
ReplyDeleteIt can be.
DeleteLots of good stories came out of the liberation of the Dutch by the Canadians.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteA friend’s grandfather from the island helped liberate the Netherlands. He loved the Dutch people. It must be moving for you to see what your father and his family went through!
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteI don't think I knew that Canada liberated the Netherlands. I can see why that would be particularly significant, given your family background.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteIt is good to learn that Canadians freed Dutch!
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteI love these history lessons.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteGreat 'towards victory' exhibit and photos ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you.
DeleteGood, and understandable, the strong bond of friendship the Canadians and Dutch have.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It is.
DeleteLots of Dutch here so I hear about the liberation by Canadians.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt.
DeleteThis has been excellent!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI would hate to think what wouldve happened if the Germans had won.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteThanks for writing this William. History provides great lessons if we'd only learn from it.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
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