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Liberation of Holland

Liberation of Holland. (Operation Veritable). Date. Begins: September 13, 1944 Ends: May 5, 1945. Countries Fighting. Britain, America, Canada, Belgium, and Poland( Allies ) against Germany. Map. Main Objective of Attacking Force. Was to capture Holland from Germany

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Liberation of Holland

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  1. Liberation of Holland (Operation Veritable)

  2. Date • Begins: September 13, 1944 • Ends: May 5, 1945

  3. Countries Fighting • Britain, America, Canada, Belgium, and Poland(Allies) against Germany

  4. Map

  5. Main Objective of Attacking Force • Was to capture Holland from Germany • Because of the hard winter there was little food or fuel and the Dutch were suffering • Once they captured Holland they would have access to important ports and be closer to capturing Germany

  6. Weapons Used • Tanks • Bren Guns • Shell Fire • Machine Guns • Airplanes

  7. Features Leading to Success • They had a lot of support from the Dutch people • Even though the allies won Germany had an advantage. They had: • Antitank ditches • Fortified positions • Huge supply of weapons

  8. Consequences • 7600 Canadian casualties • Germany lost this battle

  9. Canada’s Role • Freed major cities such as Amsterdam, Hague, and Rotterdam • The battle was won shortly after they came

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