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Remains of the Atlantic Wall in Harlingen
Remains of the Atlantic Wall in HarlingenRemains of the Atlantic Wall in Harlingen
The bunkers at Harlingen were part of the Atlantic Wall: the more than 6,000-kilometer-long German defense line from Norway to Spain. The Atlantic Wall is one of the largest structures of the 20th century.
The line was built during the Second World War between 1942 and 1945 to prevent an Allied invasion of the Western European mainland from the sea. The Atlantic Wall was a series of separate smaller and larger support points that could give each other fire support.
In many cases they consisted of bombproof bunkers, sometimes with a wall and roof thickness of at least two meters of reinforced concrete. Due to a lack of labour, equipment and fuel, only 510 bunkers of the planned 2000 had been built in the Netherlands. In the English Garden in Harlingen is a German bunker that was part of the Atlantic Wall. It concerns a Communications Command Post with which the Germans coordinated the Frisian coastal defences.
The bunkers at Harlingen were part of the Atlantic Wall: the more than 6,000-kilometer-long German defense line from Norway to Spain. The Atlantic Wall is one of the largest structures of the 20th century.
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het Molenhuis
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het Molenhuis
The Molenhuis, with the Jurjunshuis and Jelleshuis, is centrally located in Woudsend. From the houses you have a beautiful view over the water - the E...
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vakantiehuizen aan het Piel
vakantiehuizen aan het Piel
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The liberation of Friesland
The liberation of FrieslandThe 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.
By 18 April, the mainland of Friesland had been liberated. The fighting continued in Groningen. The Wadden Islands had to wait for liberation even longer.
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Doopsgezinde kerk te Workum
Doopsgezinde kerk te Workum
De doopsgezinde kerk van Workum is in 1695 gebouwd als schuilkerk. Het eenvoudige, onopgesmukte bouwwerk ligt een eind van de straat af. Sinds de 18e eeuw staat er een kosterswoning voor en in het verleden was de kerk nog verder aan het oog onttrokken.
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Groate Kerk church in Sint-Jacobiparochie
Groate Kerk church in Sint-Jacobiparochie
The imposing Groate Kerk church in the town of Sint Jacobiparochie has served as a cultural centre for the Het Bildt region for several decades, hosting concerts, meetings and other events.
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Buitenverblijf Boksum
Buitenverblijf Boksum
Light, air, space and privacy! That's Buitenverblijf Boksum. Rural holiday home in the heart of Friesland.
Boksum -
Gedempte Schipsloot
Gedempte Schipsloot
De Schipsloot werd in de 17e eeuw gegraven en verbindt Wolvega via de Tsjonger met het Friese achterland. De beurtschippers voeren met hun zeilschepen...
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Rent to Enjoy - Glamtainer Place to be
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Rent to Enjoy - Glamtainer Place to be
Spend the night in a comfortable converted sea container in a beautiful location
Warns -
Camping it Krúswetter - Stacaravan Skries
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Camping it Krúswetter - Stacaravan Skries
Four-person mobile home with stunning views
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B&B De Dream
B&B De Dream
B&B De Dream is located at Aldlân, a charming suburb of Leeuwarden close to MCL-Zuid (a hospital). It's conveniently situated near a bus stop and at 10 minutes biking distance from the center of Leeuwarden. All rooms have a private bathroom. Fr...
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Mariakerk Foudgum
Mariakerk Foudgum
De eenbeukige Mariakerk is herbouwd in 1808. De kerk is bekend geworden door predikant François Haverschmidt (die onder het pseudoniem Piet Paaltjens gedichten uitbracht).
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Groepsaccommodatie Cleyn Alserd
Groepsaccommodatie Cleyn Alserd
Voor mensen die zoeken naar een geschikte plek voor een groepsuitje, bruiloft, feest of zakelijke gelegenheid biedt Groepsaccommodatie Cleyn Alserd veel mogelijkheden.
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Vakantiehuis Langweer Friesland
Vakantiehuis Langweer Friesland
Holidayhome Langweer in Friesland. The comfort of a hotel... the privacy of a holidayhome! Enjoy hiking, cycling, sailing, swimming or golfing!
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Tjitsma-terp Koningsterp Wijnaldum
Tjitsma-terp Koningsterp Wijnaldum
In 1953 werd er bij de Tjitsma-terp door een boer een deel van een kostbare mantelspeld gevonden: de fibula van Wijnaldum. De terp wordt ook wel de Koningsterp genoemd.
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Wellekom Watersport - Rondspantkotter Ichtus
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Wellekom Watersport - Rondspantkotter Ichtus
Round bilge cutter the Ichtus, a comfortable motor yacht for 5 persons
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Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement Trije
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Under de Wol - Boerderij appartement Trije
Spacious holiday home with a green view. Surprisingly furnished, complete with work area.
Oudega -
Nij Bonga
Nij Bonga
Villa Nij Bonga is een imponerend pand, gebouwd in 1907 door notaris Poelstra, met veel stijlelementen uit de Art Nouveau. Op de palen bij de inrit st...
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VVV Lemmer
VVV Lemmer
VVV Lemmer welcomes you. With us you will find tourist information about the region, such as places of interest, events, accommodations, cruises and more.
Lemmer -
Bonifatiuskerk Oldeberkoop
Bonifatiuskerk Oldeberkoop
De Bonifatiuskerk vind je middenin het prachtige dorpje Oldeberkoop. Deze kerk behoort tot de oudste van Zuidoost Friesland, de oudste delen zijn waarschijnlijk rond het jaar 1125 al gebouwd. De huidige gemetselde toren dateert uit de 17e eeuw.
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Appartement It Eilân
Appartement It Eilân
A cozy and spacious apartment in the pleasant water sports village of Heeg aan de water.
Heeg -
It Flinkeboskje - Vakantieboerderij it Flinkeboskje
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It Flinkeboskje - Vakantieboerderij it Flinkeboskje
Holiday farm for groups up to 20 people
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B&B De Vuurplaats
B&B De Vuurplaats
Op een unieke plek, midden in het coulissenlandschap van het Friese Woudengebied staat Bed & Breakfast (annex vakantiehuisje) de Vuurplaats. E...
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Wadlopen met Jaap
Wadlopen met Jaap
Wadlopen met privégids of in kleine groepen. Voor beginnende wadlopers, natuur educatieve tochten, met kinderen het Wad op of een stevige tochten voor echte sportievelingen. Bespreek je wensen met Jaap en we maken er een tocht van die bij je past.
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