On this day in 1945 – May 5th, 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 we heard the good news about the German surrender and that it would be official … Continue reading May 5th 1945 Liberation Day – Netherlands !