Locations
1 to 24 of 4740 results
-
Nij Wybranda - de Jister
Direct boekbaar
Nij Wybranda - de Jistera spacious apartment for 8 people which is located in the farm
Boazum -
Fogelsangh State Country House and Estate
Fogelsangh State Country House and EstateFogelsangh State is a country house and estate in Veenklooster that is open to the public.
Veenklooster -
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla Fjirtjin
Direct boekbaar
Lutz Watervilla's - Wettervilla FjirtjinWaterfront villa with extra large living room
Balk -
Ambush at Oldeholtpade
Ambush at Oldeholtpade
On 12 April, the bridge over the Tjonger in Mildam fell into the hands of the Royal Canadian Dragoons reconnaissance regiment. Because the occupier had blown up many other bridges, the Canadians attached great importance to preserving this bridge for the crossing of other Canadian units. That is why dozens of armoured cars, mobile artillery guns and numerous other vehicles were sent to Mildam that day to reinforce the bridgehead over the Tjonger.
In one of those armoured cars, a Staghound, was 24-year-old Trooper Wilfred Robert George Berry from Ontario. The young Canadian had volunteered for military service in Europe. And had already fought with the Royal Canadian Dragoons in Italy. At the end of February 1945, they were transferred to Northwest Europe.
For Berry, the war ended in Friesland. In Oldeholtpade, on the road to Wolvega, his vehicle drove into an ambush along with at least one other Staghound. In the vicinity of a broken-down German car, German soldiers had hidden with Panzerfausts. The Panzerfaust was a very powerful and easy-to-use anti-tank weapon. The first shot missed, but the second projectile hit the front Staghound, on the side where driver Wilfred Berry was sitting at the time.2 The Staghound went off the road and overturned. The three other crew members got injured, but were able to leave the vehicle and took cover behind the second Staghound. One of them stated:
"[…]Flames burst through the turret, where the officer and I were half in and half out of the hatches. Any skin surface not covered was burned and the flames badly singed our eyebrows, eyelashes, moustaches and hands, sending me and the officer both wounded to the field hospital."3
Immediately after the first Staghound was hit, the second Staghound opened fire on the Germans. Seriously injured, Wilfred Berry remained in the vehicle. After about fifteen minutes of shooting back and forth, the other Staghounds retreated towards Oldeberkoop. The exact reason for this remains unclear. Berry was already dying and was briefly cared for by the elderly Andriesje Dekker-Oosterhof in the vehicle when the shooting had stopped. The tragedy had unfolded right in front of her house. He died in the wreck shortly afterwards.
Berry's remains were eventually transferred to the farm on "De Bult" in Oldeberkoop and buried there. After the war he would be reburied at the Canadian war cemetery in Holten. The other crew members were eventually able to return to their units after receiving medical treatment. The commander only had burns on his face.
The event made a deep impression on the inhabitants of Oldeholtpade. In 1945, a monument to Berry was erected. And in 1965, a street was named in his honour.
On 12 April, a Staghound of the Royal Canadian Dragoons drove into an ambush at Oldeholtpade. Private Wilfred Berry was killed. The rest of the crew were able to exit the vehicle with minor injuries only. Oldeholtpade still honours Berry.
Oldeholtpade -
De Bogt fen Guné
De Bogt fen GunéHet oudste café van Nederland, waarvan de historie teruggaat tot 1593. De naam Bogt van Guné wordt voor het eerst vermeld in een stuk uit 1686. De herberg stond dichtbij de in 1585 gestichte Universiteit van Franeker en werd door studenten druk bezocht.
Franeker -
Leven met (je voeten in) het water eindpunt route
You cannot see this content because you haven’t accepted cookies. If you want to watch this video, please click below to accept cookies.
Manage cookies
Leven met (je voeten in) het water eindpunt route
Munnekeburen -
Van Ravesteijn Theater & Events
Van Ravesteijn Theater & EventsVan Ravesteijn Theater & Events has been producing theatre dinners, street theatre and theatrical city walks since 1997. Unforgettable moments for everyone and for every occasion. We are the theatre-maker of the Northern Netherlands.
Leeuwarden -
Hotel It Posthûs
Hotel It PosthûsAs a hotel-restaurant we exploit eight different hotel rooms. A destiny that our pawn, culturally historical, is entitled to.
Burdaard -
Le Brocope
Le BrocopeEen inspirerende plek voor ieder die van cultuur, literatuur en beeldende kunst houdt.
Oldeberkoop -
De IJsherberg
De IJsherbergDe monumentale 'IJsherberg' in Dokkum bood vroeger opvang voor mensen die te laat binnen de stadspoorten waren. Schaatsers konden vroeger (in de 18e eeuw) hier wat eten en drinken halen. Nu is het een restaurant
Dokkum -
De Brol & De Bierkade
De Brol & De BierkadeIn de Middeleeuwen was bier dé drank van het volk. 'Gewoon' regen- en grachtwater was niet veilig om te drinken. Maar wist je ook dat een le...
Leeuwarden -
Openluchtzwembad De Sawn Stjerren
Openluchtzwembad De Sawn StjerrenIn het Hallumer Zwembad kun je op je eigen manier recreëren in een gezonde omgeving. Sportief zwemmen, lekker plonzen van de duikplanken of glijden van de glijbaan. Zonnebaden op het terras bij de baden, of op de zonneweide.
Hallum -
Eetcafé Spinoza
Eetcafé SpinozaEen eetcafé met huiselijke allure. Gevestigd in een prachtig monumentaal pand in de historische binnenstad van Leeuwarden. Al ruim 30 jaar een begrip in de Friese hoofdstad.
Leeuwarden -
Aquacamping en Jachthaven De Rakken - Vrijstaand vakantiehuis
Direct boekbaar
Aquacamping en Jachthaven De Rakken - Vrijstaand vakantiehuisComfortable home located in a quiet holiday park on the water
Woudsend -
Vakantiehuis Campanula
Vakantiehuis CampanulaMidden op Ameland bij het dorpje Ballum vindt u dit rustig gelegen sfeervol 6 persoons vakantiehuis, zeer compleet ingericht met gashaard en kindvriendelijk (met trampoline in de omheinde tuin). Ook uw hond is welkom.
Ballum -
De Boer Tweewielers Burgum
De Boer Tweewielers BurgumDe allernieuwste technologie met "ouderwetse" service waar onze klanten blij van worden.
Burgum -
Camping/Recreatiecentrum Nannewiid
Camping/Recreatiecentrum NannewiidOudehaske -
De Palingfabriek
De PalingfabriekProef en beleef de Palingfabriek met o.a. ambachtelijk gerookte paling.
Rohel -
Café 't Ouwe Vat
Café 't Ouwe VatGezellig trefpunt voor jong en oud. In `t Ouwe Vat heerst altijd een gezellige sfeer!
Sneek -
The Clean Experience Noordoost
The Clean Experience NoordoostThe Clean Experience heeft als leverancier stoomapparatuur van de hoogste kwaliteit. Onze stoomreinigers, stoomstofzuigers en stoomextractiestofzuigers zijn in alle sectoren inzetbaar.
Joure -
't Bûterhûs - Appartement Bos
Direct boekbaar
't Bûterhûs - Appartement BosBedstee apartment with a view of De Luts
Balk -
Landgoed Lindehof
Landgoed LindehofOp het ruim opgezette recreatielandgoed vindt u een luxe bosvilla, Natuurlodges (B&B), luxe ingerichte glamping tenten en camperplaatsen. Op loopafstand van Landgoed Lindehof vindt u ons restaurant Pieter Poot.
Blesdijke -
Stadslogement Westersingel - Patiokamer
Direct boekbaar
Stadslogement Westersingel - PatiokamerRoom with French doors access to private terrace
Sneek -
Parkhotel Tjaarda - Comfortkamer
Direct boekbaar
Parkhotel Tjaarda - ComfortkamerRoom with classic look and French balcony in wooded area
Oranjewoud
- Current page1
- Go to page2
- Go to page3
- Go to page4
- Go to page5
- …
- Go to page198
- Go to the next page