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Mini Camping Sathe Landzicht
Mini Camping Sathe Landzicht
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Recreatiebedrijf Gouden Plakje - Thermotent
Recreatiebedrijf Gouden Plakje - Thermotent
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de Drijfveer - Friendship 22 Free - Seagull
de Drijfveer - Friendship 22 Free - Seagull
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Museumhuis van Eysinga
Museumhuis van Eysinga
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Fletcher Hotel-Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof
Fletcher Hotel-Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof
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Minicamping Pressefinne
Minicamping Pressefinne
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Waterrecreatie Syperda - Lady Jacquelyn
Waterrecreatie Syperda - Lady Jacquelyn
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Beach Resorts Makkum - Appartement Zuiderzee State+ XL
Beach Resorts Makkum - Appartement Zuiderzee State+ XL
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De Ried
De Ried
The Ried tells the story of Frisian water management: from an inland lake to a drainage channel. Along the waterway lie ancient terps, bearing witness to the long history of settlement in this region.
In the 17th century, the Ried area was transformed through the construction of ditches and a new drainage channel, creating the present-day Ried. Small polders were established along the waterway, draining excess water into the Ried. Today, this waterway forms part of the skating route of the Elfstedentocht, where it is known as one of the more challenging sections.
South of the Ried lies an area with several historic terps. Although many of these dwelling mounds have partly disappeared due to excavation and land consolidation, the area remains archaeologically valuable. There are also stories about possible ley lines that are believed by some to connect this location with other remarkable historic sites.
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Jachtwerf Oost B.V. - Succes 106 AC 'Vita Bella'
Jachtwerf Oost B.V. - Succes 106 AC 'Vita Bella'
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Holiday home Blomsteech
Holiday home Blomsteech
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Hotel Stedswal - Kamer 4 - Sleat
Hotel Stedswal - Kamer 4 - Sleat
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Boutique Hotel Joure - DeLuxe kamer
Boutique Hotel Joure - DeLuxe kamer
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Meinesloot Bridge Akkrum
Meinesloot Bridge Akkrum
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Wijnaldum (Winaam)
Wijnaldum (Winaam)
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BinnenInn 12-Person House
BinnenInn 12-Person House
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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.
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Boerderij de Omleiding
Boerderij de Omleiding
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Schapenkaasboerderij Tusken Bosk en Mar
Schapenkaasboerderij Tusken Bosk en Mar
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Vakantiepark De Kuilart - vakantiehuizen - Waterchalet 6 persoons
Vakantiepark De Kuilart - vakantiehuizen - Waterchalet 6 persoons
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Hotel Café Restaurant Zeezicht
Hotel Café Restaurant Zeezicht
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Nationaal Openbaar Vervoer Museum
Nationaal Openbaar Vervoer Museum
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Camping de Finne - Safaritent Mexico
Camping de Finne - Safaritent Mexico
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Zijda Yachting - Triton
Zijda Yachting - Triton
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