sep 7, 1944 - Liberation of the Netherlands Info
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7,600+ Canadians lost.
After 3 months of holding front line, joined final push to liberate country.
April, clear Germans from northeast of country.
Quick advances on Western Netherlands as well.
Cleared Apeldoorn day later.
Canadian advances in west came to temporary halt.
This allowed relief supplies to reach citizens.
Many painted "Thank you Canadians" on rooftops.
Remaining German forces surrendered May 5, 1945, liberating the Netherlands.
All German forces surrender May 7, 1945.
Next day declared Victory in Europe (V-E) Day.
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