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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‘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.
Remembering the local men who liberated the Netherlands
The Swift Current Legion Branch 56 honoured the heroes who helped liberate the Netherlands 80 years ago on Saturday. Memorial Park was host to a parade of Legion members, dignitaries, and local members who laid wreaths at the Cenotaph. They were gathered to recognize the sacrifice local military members, and those across Canada, made to ensure the freedom of the Dutch people. Legion Branch 56 public relations officer, John Griffin, delivered a s…
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