liberation of the Netherlands Flashcards
1
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date
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after d day, June 6th, on may 5 1945 germans surrendered
2
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causes
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fierce fighting ensued
many small battles ensued to push the German army further and further back
the battle of Arnhem was part of the liberation of the Netherlands (lead by the British, supported by Canadians)
paratrooper were used
3
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event
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many small battles
4
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results
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within four weeks of the battle at Arnhem Germany in the Netherlands
about: 7,600 Canadian soldiers died, about 4,700 buried in the Netherlands
a common field trip now is to visit the cementaries
5
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long term results
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common tradition called the tulip festival