Give the Children Freedom

Jun 20, 2018 | Message Board, News & Events, Video

The first of April 2015, the 12th Field crew captured the emotions for the 70th commemorations during the Final Push liberations and re-enactments by the Keep them Rolling Netherlands. Give the Children Freedom is a poem reading and excerpt preview for the documentary... Read more

May 5th 1945 Liberation Day – Netherlands !

May 5, 2016 | History, News & Events

On this day in 1945 – May 5th, The Netherlands Liberation Day! 1945 – May 5th, marks The Netherlands Liberation Day! 12th Field Regiment War Diaries, May 4th 1945 read : At 1400 hrs we heard that AURICH, had surrendered and so the move was cancelled. At 2000 hrs... Read more

Dutch Liberation Parade in Toronto

May 3, 2015 | News & Events

The Liberation of the Netherlands 70th anniversary is celebrated in Toronto by the Dutch community and the Canadians during a spectacular parade from the Moss Park Armoury to Nathan Phillips Square City Hall.  From  Queen Street and Jarvis to Young and Dundas crowds... Read more

Happiness and sadness during the Liberation of the Netherlands

Apr 15, 2015 | History, Message Board

Mixed feelings of happiness and sadness during the liberation of the Netherlands. My mother and I talked about the war and the liberation ( Stokkum, Netherlands ) She told me about the last months, January, February and March 1945. On the farm they had a big but very... Read more

Emotions run high during the Netherlands Ceremonies for the 70th

Apr 8, 2015 | History, News & Events

Canada and the Netherlands commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands. ” A great learning experience for the troops and for Dutch school children, and a demonstration of what Canada is all about “ We are meeting and interviewing... Read more