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Fellini City Lounge
Fellini City Lounge
La Dolce Vita!
Leeuwarden -
Tusken de Marren - Bungalow Eneva 4p miva
Direct boekbaar
Tusken de Marren - Bungalow Eneva 4p miva
Bungalow on the water and very suitable for the disabled
Akkrum -
Ambush at Oldeholtpade
Ambush at OldeholtpadeAmbush at Oldeholtpade
On 12 April, the bridge over the Tjonger in Mildam fell into the hands of the Royal Canadian Dragoons reconnaissance regiment. Because the occupier had blown up many other bridges, the Canadians attached great importance to preserving this bridge for the crossing of other Canadian units. That is why dozens of armoured cars, mobile artillery guns and numerous other vehicles were sent to Mildam that day to reinforce the bridgehead over the Tjonger.
In one of those armoured cars, a Staghound, was 24-year-old Trooper Wilfred Robert George Berry from Ontario. The young Canadian had volunteered for military service in Europe. And had already fought with the Royal Canadian Dragoons in Italy. At the end of February 1945, they were transferred to Northwest Europe.
For Berry, the war ended in Friesland. In Oldeholtpade, on the road to Wolvega, his vehicle drove into an ambush along with at least one other Staghound. In the vicinity of a broken-down German car, German soldiers had hidden with Panzerfausts. The Panzerfaust was a very powerful and easy-to-use anti-tank weapon. The first shot missed, but the second projectile hit the front Staghound, on the side where driver Wilfred Berry was sitting at the time.2 The Staghound went off the road and overturned. The three other crew members got injured, but were able to leave the vehicle and took cover behind the second Staghound. One of them stated:
"[…]Flames burst through the turret, where the officer and I were half in and half out of the hatches. Any skin surface not covered was burned and the flames badly singed our eyebrows, eyelashes, moustaches and hands, sending me and the officer both wounded to the field hospital."3
Immediately after the first Staghound was hit, the second Staghound opened fire on the Germans. Seriously injured, Wilfred Berry remained in the vehicle. After about fifteen minutes of shooting back and forth, the other Staghounds retreated towards Oldeberkoop. The exact reason for this remains unclear. Berry was already dying and was briefly cared for by the elderly Andriesje Dekker-Oosterhof in the vehicle when the shooting had stopped. The tragedy had unfolded right in front of her house. He died in the wreck shortly afterwards.
Berry's remains were eventually transferred to the farm on "De Bult" in Oldeberkoop and buried there. After the war he would be reburied at the Canadian war cemetery in Holten. The other crew members were eventually able to return to their units after receiving medical treatment. The commander only had burns on his face.
The event made a deep impression on the inhabitants of Oldeholtpade. In 1945, a monument to Berry was erected. And in 1965, a street was named in his honour.
On 12 April, a Staghound of the Royal Canadian Dragoons drove into an ambush at Oldeholtpade. Private Wilfred Berry was killed. The rest of the crew were able to exit the vehicle with minor injuries only. Oldeholtpade still honours Berry.
Oldeholtpade -
Sloep huren Heeg
Sloep huren Heeg
Ontdek Friesland via het water met onze sloepen: een electrosloep voor 6-7 personen of een grote reddingsloep voor max. 25 personen.
Heeg -
Bootverhuur Eernewoude
Bootverhuur Eernewoude
Bootverhuur Eernewoude verhuurt sloepen, polyestervalken, polyestervletten, optimisten en kano’s vanaf camping It Wiid.
Eernewoude -
B&B Elegast
B&B Elegast
De Elegast is rustig gelegen aan de rand van het mooie oude dorp Oldeberkoop. Het gastenverblijf met eigen terrasje en badkamer, biedt onderdak aan twee personen.
Oldeberkoop -
Stoeten Jachtcharter
Stoeten Jachtcharter
Lemmer -
De Koperen Tuin
De Koperen Tuin
On the edge of the centre, within the city canals, is the monumental city park the Prinsentuin. You will meet in the green heart of Leeuwarden. Two car parks within walking distance ensure a smooth reception.
Leeuwarden -
RCN Vakantiepark de Roggeberg
RCN Vakantiepark de Roggeberg
RCN Vakantiepark de Roggeberg ligt in het hart van noord Nederland en aan de rand van het prachtige Nationaal Park het Drents Friese Wold.
Appelscha -
Greenjoy Franeker
Greenjoy Franeker
Elektrisch varen voor iedereen met Greenjoy.
Franeker -
Landgoed Lauswolt
Landgoed Lauswolt
Hidden in the beautiful forests of Beetsterzwaag lies the best kept secret of Friesland: five-star hotel Landgoed Lauswolt. In breathtaking surroundings we make sure that you will not be short of anything for a moment. Welcome to Landgoed Lauswolt
Beetsterzwaag -
Grietenijhuis
Grietenijhuis
Het grietenijhuis werd in 1835 in opdracht van grietman Nicolaas van Heloma en de assessoren van Weststellingwerf (wethouders) gebouwd. Wolvega had to...
Wolvega -
Café Romano
Café Romano
Café Romano, het gezelligste café van Makkum!
Makkum -
Versmarkt De 3 Ambachten
Versmarkt De 3 Ambachten
Versmarkt de 3 Ambachten met hierin gevestigd: Slagerij Thijs van der Meer, keurslager Bakkerij Van der Werf Kaasmakerij De Nylander
Workum -
Groepsaccommodatie kleastermar
Groepsaccommodatie kleastermar
Sfeervolle accommodatie aan het water. 12 Slaapkamers van 12 tot 30 personen. Het hele jaar geopend
Eastermar -
Holiday Park Landal Elfstedenhart
Holiday Park Landal Elfstedenhart
Located in the heart of Friesland, near the Wadden Sea and directly on the Elfstedentocht (Eleven Cities Tour) route is where you will find Landal Elfstedenhart. Due to the small scale of the park, you will feel right at home.
Witmarsum -
Rinia Fietsen
Rinia Fietsen
Welkom bij Rinia Fietsen! Een gerenommeerd bedrijf in de verkoop en reparatie van fietsen. Inmiddels is de winkel 400m2 en daarmee 1 van de grootste fietsenwinkels in zuidwest Friesland.
Makkum -
Jellema Tweewielers
Jellema Tweewielers
Welkom bij Jellema Tweewielers te Ferwert, o.a. voor verkoop fietsen en fietsverhuur.
Ferwert -
Wierum (Wierum)
Wierum (Wierum)
Wierum is een dorp in de gemeente Noardeast-Fryslân waar 'de dyk it lân omklammet', ofwel waar de dijk het land omarmt.
Wierum -
Belltower Ypecolsga
Belltower Ypecolsga
Ypecolsga is a hamlet near Woudsend. The double bellcote in Ypecolsga was completely replaced in 1956. Beneath the peculiar hipped roof hang 2 bells dating back to 1664.
Ypecolsga -
De Overtuin & Landgoed Oranjewoud
De Overtuin & Landgoed Oranjewoud
De Overtuin is a royal park and offers an oasis of calmness. In the middle of the park, there is a beautiful, white-built country house with a beautiful garden. The house built in 1829 has a historic past ...here you can feel the presence of the history.
Oranjewoud -
Logement Nij Bonga
Logement Nij Bonga
Logement Nij Bonga is located in a beautiful village villa, in the heart of Holwerd, a beautiful village in the middle of the beautiful wadden region near the ferry to Ameland. The rooms have a comfortable bed, sitting area and a private bathroom.
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Afslag BLV
Afslag BLV
Afslag BLV is een dependance van Museum Belvédère in het centrum van Heerenveen. Het biedt een podium aan jong talent en is gratis toegankelijk!
Heerenveen -
Restaurant StrAnders
Restaurant StrAnders
Time for some delicious fish! Amidst the vast meadows and the forest, just outside the village of Buren is the unique Restaurant StrAnders located. Where you will receive a warm welcome and where you can enjoy the good life.
Buren
