Locations
1417 to 1440 of 2741 results
-
Familieboten - Friendship
Familieboten - Friendship
Book now
-
The Harlinger Pottery and Tiles Factory
The Harlinger Pottery and Tiles Factory
-
Weduwe Joustra
Weduwe Joustra
-
The National Model Railway Museum
The National Model Railway Museum
-
Holiday park De Friese Wadden
Holiday park De Friese Wadden
-
Lookout Point
Lookout Point
-
Public toilet the Dyk in Woudsend
Public toilet the Dyk in Woudsend
-
Alde Feanen - woonboten
Alde Feanen - woonboten
-
Artwork Maarten van der Weijden
Artwork Maarten van der Weijden
-
Ny-Na
Ny-Na
-
B&B De Scharren - Bosk
B&B De Scharren - Bosk
-
Brasserie om de Noord
Brasserie om de Noord
-
Blokslootpolder Nature Reserve
Blokslootpolder Nature Reserve
-
The battle for the Tjonger bridge in Mildam
The battle for the Tjonger bridge in Mildam
In the afternoon of 12 April, rumours had reached Mildam that Englishmen or perhaps Canadians had been sighted at Peperga. The Canadian vanguards had entered Friesland. For the inhabitants of Mildam it was still a surprise when at first one and shortly afterwards another military vehicle with a few men in khaki-coloured overalls stopped at the bridge.
These vehicles were part of a patrol of "D" Squadron Royal Canadian Dragoons commanded by Lieutenant Homer Thomas. These Canadians established that unlike other bridges, the bridge in Mildam over the Tjonger had not yet been blown up by the occupying forces. The fact that the Tjonger bridge in Mildam had not been destroyed was due to the local resistance movement. The Germans had indeed planned to blow up this bridge as well. But at the risk of their own lives, resistance fighters had removed the detonators from the explosives affixed to the bridge.
The Squadron Commander immediately ordered all units to secure the bridge. And the Dutch Domestic Armed Forces were also requested to provide men. The precautions turned out to be justified. In the night of 12 to 13 April, German troops launched one of their few counter-attacks in the province of Friesland. From Heerenveen, they managed to surprise the Canadians in Mildam. They tried to regain control of the bridge three times. During the fierce fighting, Canadian vehicles were knocked out. But the Dragoons stood firm, and the Germans were driven off again. Mildam was freed.Four Canadian soldiers were injured in the fighting. The number of casualties on the German side is unknown. There was property damage in Mildam, but no civilians were killed. With a little less luck, though, there would have been several Dutch casualties. In the early morning of 13 April, a group of dozens of resistance fighters approached the bridge at dusk from the direction of Nieuweschoot. This was the reinforcement requested by the Canadians on 12 April when the undamaged bridge was discovered. The resistance fighters were partly carrying captured German weapons and were not noticed by the Dragoons in the semi-darkness until late.
Lieutenant Thomas, mentioned earlier, almost gave the order to open fire. It was only at the last moment that it became clear that they were not Germans. The resistance members had managed to make themselves known by singing songs in English.
The preservation of the bridge was important. During the following days, the Canadians would make extensive use of the bridge to advance further in the direction of Leeuwarden and liberate the province of Friesland.
-
-
Theater De Bres
Theater De Bres
-
MFC it Joo
MFC it Joo
-
Terherne
Terherne
-
HarTeluk Joure
HarTeluk Joure
-
Restaurant STEEF
Restaurant STEEF
-
Broek Bell Tower
Broek Bell Tower
-
Beach Resorts Makkum - Schakel+ 6 persoons
Beach Resorts Makkum - Schakel+ 6 persoons
Book now
-
Balklandpark Harlingen
Balklandpark Harlingen
Just behind the sea dike lies Balkland Park. In the past, this was where timber rafters processed wood transported from Scandinavia. Later, the area was transformed into a sports park. Today, Balkland Park is a pleasant place to walk, exercise, and enjoy nature.
Birds in the Park
Thanks to its varied mix of trees, shrubs, grasslands, and water, the park provides an attractive habitat for many bird species. The colourful European goldfinch can be seen here throughout the year, especially among the teasels. In spring, songbirds such as the chiffchaff, willow warbler, and Eurasian blackcap fill the park with their songs. During summer, flowering plants, butterflies, and dragonflies attract attention, while in autumn you may spot woodpeckers, European robins, and goldcrests. With a bit of luck, you might even catch sight of a common kingfisher, common kestrel, or Eurasian sparrowhawk.
-
-
Terschelling Recreatie Resort De Riesen
Terschelling Recreatie Resort De Riesen
-
Eysinga State - Bungalow 'Expatria'
Eysinga State - Bungalow 'Expatria'
Book now
