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B&B De Flecht
B&B De Flecht
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Biologisch fruitbedrijf Lauwershof
Biologisch fruitbedrijf Lauwershof
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Rustpunt de Jister
Rustpunt de Jister
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Zorgbedrijf De Leidraad
Zorgbedrijf De Leidraad
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www.huyske.com
www.huyske.com
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Biologisch akkerbouwbedrijf Timpelsteed
Biologisch akkerbouwbedrijf Timpelsteed
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De Leijen - De Tike - Uitkijkhut
De Leijen - De Tike - Uitkijkhut
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Veerpont Grietman-Eco (Hooidammen)
Veerpont Grietman-Eco (Hooidammen)
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Hotel Restaurant Princenhof
Hotel Restaurant Princenhof
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't Heechsân
't Heechsân
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Theeschenkerij de Útspanning
Theeschenkerij de Útspanning
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B&B 't Skoalhûs
B&B 't Skoalhûs
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Boer & Breakfast It Hûske
Boer & Breakfast It Hûske
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Nij Altoenae
Nij Altoenae
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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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Veerpont Sippen-finnen, Feanwâlden
Veerpont Sippen-finnen, Feanwâlden
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It Griene Libben
It Griene Libben
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Outdoor Veldboom
Outdoor Veldboom
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Pingo
Pingo
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Kunstcafé de Dream
Kunstcafé de Dream
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Bed & Brochje Burgum
Bed & Brochje Burgum
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Yn'e haven appartementen
Yn'e haven appartementen
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BinnenInn 12 Persoons Huis
BinnenInn 12 Persoons Huis
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It Swin - Vogelkijkhut
It Swin - Vogelkijkhut
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Jachthaven Noordergat
Jachthaven Noordergat
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Gedicht: Timen | Gerard de Jong
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Schapenhouderij Klaaske de Groot
Schapenhouderij Klaaske de Groot
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Rederij Vooruit
Rederij Vooruit
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Motorcamping 't Witveen
Motorcamping 't Witveen
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Sint-Pauluskerk Aldtsjerk
Sint-Pauluskerk Aldtsjerk
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Pleintafel it Wâlhout ontmoetingsplek dorpsplein Eastermar
Pleintafel it Wâlhout ontmoetingsplek dorpsplein Eastermar
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Kerk Visvliet
Kerk Visvliet
