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De Houtwiel Nature Reserve
De Houtwiel Nature Reserve
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Occupation of the Blesse bridge by the NBS
Occupation of the Blesse bridge by the NBS
On 8 April 1945, the words "The bottle is empty" sounded on Radio Orange. This code message was the go-ahead for the resistance to start putting bridges, roads and railway lines out of order thirty-six hours later. The Frisian resistance answered this call en masse.
As soon as the Allied vanguard drew near, the armed resistance was also deployed to support their advance. And that sometimes meant that there were also bridges that had to be occupied rather than deactivated. One such action took place in the municipality of Weststellingwerf.
On 12 April 1945, the Canadian vanguard approached the village of De Blesse. The local section of the Dutch Domestic Armed Forces (NBS) was instructed by the resistance leadership to scout the railway bridge and road bridge (the Blesse bridge) over the Linde and, if possible, to occupy them.These bridges were important for maintaining the speed of the Canadian advance. Partly for this reason, they were also often guarded by German soldiers. In most cases, the bridges were also fitted with explosives. This allowed the bridge to be blown up if the Germans eventually had to retreat.
The reconnaissance revealed that the Blesse bridge was guarded by a total of about 10 soldiers. The NBS then decided to attack the bridge from two sides in the evening. Thanks to several aerial arms drops, the resistance fighters were well armed. In the dark, the men set off and split up into three groups. They eventually took up posts north and south of the bridge. The plan was to storm the bridge at two in the morning from the south.To their surprise, their fire was not returned as they approached the bridge. The guards appeared to have disappeared. With that, the bridge had unexpectedly fallen into the hands of the NBS without bloodshed. Moreover, no explosives were found to be affixed to bridge. After the bridge was secured, it was guarded until the Canadians arrived.
News of the occupation of the bridge was reported to the section commander the same night. And through other means of communication, the news also reached the Canadians. Holding the bridge facilitated and accelerated the Canadians' advance later in the day.
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Vakantiewoning Waterwende 29
Vakantiewoning Waterwende 29
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Aan het Water - Wetterhaghe - Meerzicht
Aan het Water - Wetterhaghe - Meerzicht
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Watersportcamping de Bearshoeke - Studio aan het water
Watersportcamping de Bearshoeke - Studio aan het water
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De Skeve Toren
De Skeve Toren
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Het Zwin Nature Reserve
Het Zwin Nature Reserve
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Skips Appartement
Skips Appartement
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De Appelhof
De Appelhof
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De Lytse Brekken
De Lytse Brekken
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Tiger Bunker Complex
Tiger Bunker Complex
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Grand Café De Hofdame
Grand Café De Hofdame
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Buitenhuis Zonneroos - Groepsaccommodatie Zonneroos
Buitenhuis Zonneroos - Groepsaccommodatie Zonneroos
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Plaque Blauwpoortsbrug
Plaque Blauwpoortsbrug
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Friesland Charter - Klipper Stella Frisia
Friesland Charter - Klipper Stella Frisia
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Public toilet Schans in Stavoren
Public toilet Schans in Stavoren
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Arte Suite Workum
Arte Suite Workum
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Waterrecreatie Syperda - Lady Alice Grace
Waterrecreatie Syperda - Lady Alice Grace
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HarTeluk Joure
HarTeluk Joure
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The railway port of Stavoren
The railway port of Stavoren
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it Moargen
it Moargen
Kaatsen is a traditional Frisian sport that is deeply rooted in the region's culture. On this field, It Moargen, people of all ages gathered to play and watch matches.
The name of the playing field refers to an old unit of land measurement, slightly smaller than one hectare.
This site was once home to a flax processing shed, where flax was prepared for the production of linen and linseed.
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Molen Doris Mooltsje
Molen Doris Mooltsje
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Iselmar Sporthotel
Iselmar Sporthotel
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Tourist Information Joure
Tourist Information Joure
