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Liberation of Holland. (Operation Veritable). Date. Begins: September 13, 1944 Ends: May 5, 1945. Countries Fighting. Britain, America, Canada, Belgium, and Poland( Allies ) against Germany. Map. Main Objective of Attacking Force. Was to capture Holland from Germany
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Liberation of Holland (Operation Veritable)
Date • Begins: September 13, 1944 • Ends: May 5, 1945
Countries Fighting • Britain, America, Canada, Belgium, and Poland(Allies) against Germany
Main Objective of Attacking Force • Was to capture Holland from Germany • Because of the hard winter there was little food or fuel and the Dutch were suffering • Once they captured Holland they would have access to important ports and be closer to capturing Germany
Weapons Used • Tanks • Bren Guns • Shell Fire • Machine Guns • Airplanes
Features Leading to Success • They had a lot of support from the Dutch people • Even though the allies won Germany had an advantage. They had: • Antitank ditches • Fortified positions • Huge supply of weapons
Consequences • 7600 Canadian casualties • Germany lost this battle
Canada’s Role • Freed major cities such as Amsterdam, Hague, and Rotterdam • The battle was won shortly after they came