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Wetterkr8 Suptours
Wetterkr8 Suptours
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Sint-Gertrudiskerk Lytsewierrum
Sint-Gertrudiskerk Lytsewierrum
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Visitor Centre and Tourist Information Langweer
Visitor Centre and Tourist Information Langweer
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Reformed Church Iens
Reformed Church Iens
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Eysinga State - Landhuisbungalow seis
Eysinga State - Landhuisbungalow seis
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St Boniface Chapel
St Boniface Chapel
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Spanga Bell Tower
Spanga Bell Tower
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Hotel 't Schippershuis - Comfort kamer
Hotel 't Schippershuis - Comfort kamer
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Bed en Breakfast Marrum
Bed en Breakfast Marrum
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de Drijfveer - Friendship 26 Free - Heron
de Drijfveer - Friendship 26 Free - Heron
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SPOONK Art Cantina
SPOONK Art Cantina
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Hotel 't Schippershuis
Hotel 't Schippershuis
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Skûtsje De Leafde
Skûtsje De Leafde
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Visitor Center and Tourist Information Heeg
Visitor Center and Tourist Information Heeg
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De Holle Poarte near Makkum
De Holle Poarte near Makkum
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Zijda Yachting / Marina Jirnsum
Zijda Yachting / Marina Jirnsum
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B&B De Scharren - Sinne
B&B De Scharren - Sinne
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De Herbergh van Flielant
De Herbergh van Flielant
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Boerderij Kleurrijk, wonen, werk & vertier
Boerderij Kleurrijk, wonen, werk & vertier
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Natuurkampeerterrein minicamping Singel - Plaats Trekkerstent voor wandelaars en fietsers
Natuurkampeerterrein minicamping Singel - Plaats Trekkerstent voor wandelaars en fietsers
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The liberation of Friesland
The liberation of Friesland
By 18 April, the whole province of Friesland had been liberated, except for the Wadden Islands. Compared to other provinces, there was little fighting in Friesland. Overall, the few thousand German troops who had been unable to escape from Friesland were defeated by the Canadians relatively quickly.
The commander of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, Lieutenant Colonel Landell, praised the actions of the resistance by stating that "Friesland liberated herself". While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, the actions of the Frisian resistance undoubtedly accelerated the liberation. And reduced the number of casualties on the Allied side.
At least 31 resistance fighters lost their lives in confrontations with German troops and their Dutch accomplices. At least eleven Canadians and one Frenchman were killed on the Allied side. Dozens of civilian victims were also killed in the fighting and shelling. The number of casualties on the German side is not known, but it is believed that the number ran into hundreds. With 320 destroyed and 4000 damaged homes and 80 destroyed bridges, Friesland was materially the least damaged province of the Netherlands.
Many German soldiers fled towards the western part of the country. The retreating German troops gathered mostly in Harlingen, Makkum and Lemmer. From there, they tried to get away by boat across the IJsselmeer or via the Afsluitdijk to North Holland. The Wadden Islands also became a refuge for collaborators and German soldiers. Here, liberation was longer in coming.
On the island of Terschelling, the last German troops were disarmed by a British artillery regiment on 29 May. Two days later, the British crossed from Terschelling to Vlieland, and the liberation of that island was also a fact. Ameland was liberated on 3 June.
Personnel from the infamous Scholtenhuis, the SD headquarters in Groningen, had entrenched themselves on Schiermonnikoog. After their departure on 31 May, there was a celebration on the island, in spite of the six hundred members of the occupying troops who still were there. Only on 11 June did the last German soldiers leave Schiermonnikoog, and then the whole province of Friesland was free.
Most Canadian units that had liberated Friesland continued the battle in Groningen and North Germany after 18 April. Their war ended on 8 May 1945, when the surrender of all German armed forces became effective.
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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.
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Witmarsum
Witmarsum
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B&B De Dream
B&B De Dream
