30
/
AIzaSyAYiBZKx7MnpbEhh9jyipgxe19OcubqV5w
April 1, 2024
2161335
177552
2

sep 12, 1944 - The Battle of Scheldt

Description:

The Battle of Scheldt was a military operation that took place in Belgium. The First Canadian Army was given the task of clearing out Scheldt of the Germans. Capturing Scheldt would provide a port to deliver much-needed supplies for the winter months. They eventually captured the area, but at the cost of over 6000 casualties.
10.
Image source: https://www.junobeach.org/canada-in-wwii/articles/the-battle-of-the-scheldt/

Added to timeline:

Date:

sep 12, 1944
Now
~ 79 years ago

Images: