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Kerk Hegebeintum
Kerk Hegebeintum
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Bootverhuur Blitsaerd Haven
Bootverhuur Blitsaerd Haven
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The liberation of Friesland 1
The liberation of Friesland 1
In early April, it became clear that the liberation of Friesland was imminent. Although the province had not suffered a real Hunger Winter like other parts of the Netherlands, there were severe shortages of just about everything. And the terror of the occupying forces was growing. This also led to increased resistance against the occupying forces. The battle between the two was tougher than ever in early 1945.
In Friesland, assault groups known as Knokploegen (KP) were responsible for most acts of resistance. But there were other groups too. On the orders of the Dutch government in London, all these groups were merged into the Dutch Domestic Armed Forces (NBS). In Friesland, this happened on 12 December 1944.
The NBS, popularly referred to as the BS, gave the armed resistance an organisation with a clear structure. The NBS was also supposed to play a role in the upcoming liberation. To this end, resistance groups were provided with weapons from autumn 1944. These were dropped from the air.
On 8 April, Radio Orange broadcast the message "The bottle is empty." This was the signal for the NBS to start carrying out sabotage operations 36 hours later. The aim was to make it as difficult as possible for the Germans to defend themselves against the approaching Allied forces.
The resistance did this by putting bridges and railways out of order, blocking waterways and blocking roads. The response of the occupying forces was ruthless. In retaliation, dozens more prisoners were shot at different times and places.Once the Canadians entered Friesland on 12 April, they were supported extremely effectively by the Frisian resistance. Because it was superbly organised, they were able to help the Canadians take control of important bridges, repair damaged bridges, and advise on the most favourable route.
By 18 April, the whole province was liberated except for the Wadden Islands (these were liberated in late May and in June). Compared to other provinces, there was little fighting in Friesland. Overall, the few thousand German troops who had been unable to flee 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 "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.
In confrontations with German troops and their Dutch accomplices, at least 31 resistance fighters lost their lives. On the Allied side, at least eleven Canadians and one Frenchman were killed. The fighting and shelling also resulted in dozens of civilian casualties. The number of casualties on the German side is not known, but probably ran into the hundreds. With 320 houses destroyed and 4,000 damaged and 80 bridges destroyed, Friesland was materially the least damaged province in the Netherlands.
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Vakantiehuis It Eilan
Vakantiehuis It Eilan
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Podium Explore
Podium Explore
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Pitch & Putt Esonstad
Pitch & Putt Esonstad
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Friese Meren Villa's - Premium XL Watervilla (pc19)
Friese Meren Villa's - Premium XL Watervilla (pc19)
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Camping de Finne - Camperplekken
Camping de Finne - Camperplekken
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Camping Kaepwei 5 - Kampeerplaats
Camping Kaepwei 5 - Kampeerplaats
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Rondvaartbedrijf van der Werf
Rondvaartbedrijf van der Werf
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Húns 16
Húns 16
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Former Courthouse
Former Courthouse
This building, now used as a shop, recalls the time when justice was administered in Kollum. It was purchased by the municipality in 1609 and has served a variety of purposes ever since. The Old Courthouse (Oude Rechthuis) played an important role during the Kollum Uprising of 1797.
The building was bought by the municipality of Kollumerland in 1609 and converted into a courthouse. It can be recognised by the statue of Lady Justice, which still watches over the street from the façade. The Rechthuis is the oldest stone building in Kollum.
Kollum was given its own courthouse because the distance between Groningen and Leeuwarden was too great to travel in a single day. The ground floor was used as an inn and even included stables for horses and cattle. To this day, the space has continued to serve a variety of purposes.
The Rechthuis played a significant role during the Kollum Uprising of 1797. In February of that year, the arrest of the Orangist supporter Abele Reitzes sparked an uprising in which a crowd stormed the courthouse in an attempt to free him. The revolt resulted in extensive damage and was harshly suppressed, with 168 people being arrested. You can learn more about these events at the statue of Jan Binnes further along this route. The prison cell in the building's basement has been preserved. From the bridge, you can still clearly see the small barred window of the former jail cell.
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Zijda Yachting - Felize Elite
Zijda Yachting - Felize Elite
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Waterrecreatie Syperda - Lofthus
Waterrecreatie Syperda - Lofthus
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Zeilschool De Ulepanne
Zeilschool De Ulepanne
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Workumerwaard
Workumerwaard
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Water ski and wakeboarding track
Water ski and wakeboarding track
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Bootverhuur Hospes - Zeilboot Dehler 32
Bootverhuur Hospes - Zeilboot Dehler 32
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Marchjepolle Island beach on Lake Tjeukemeer
Marchjepolle Island beach on Lake Tjeukemeer
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HarTeluk Joure - Suite Joure
HarTeluk Joure - Suite Joure
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Wieuwerd
Wieuwerd
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Jonas Harlingen
Jonas Harlingen
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Beach Resorts Makkum - Schakel+ 4 persoons
Beach Resorts Makkum - Schakel+ 4 persoons
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Beach Resorts Makkum - Dijkvilla 6 personen
Beach Resorts Makkum - Dijkvilla 6 personen
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