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Nicholas Church Hantum
Nicholas Church Hantum
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Bonkevaart - Elfstedentocht Finish Line
Bonkevaart - Elfstedentocht Finish Line
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Holwerd
Holwerd
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Hotel de ABDIJ Dokkum
Hotel de ABDIJ Dokkum
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Kroesepaed Hiking Trail
Kroesepaed Hiking Trail
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Grill Restaurant Gewoan op 'e Dyk
Grill Restaurant Gewoan op 'e Dyk
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Outdoor Veldboom
Outdoor Veldboom
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Michaëlkerk Anjum
Michaëlkerk Anjum
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Varen met Sil
Varen met Sil
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Galeslot
Galeslot
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Pitch & Putt Esonstad
Pitch & Putt Esonstad
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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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Bungalowpark It Wiid
Bungalowpark It Wiid
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Former Notary's House
Former Notary's House
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Waddensea fishtours and Workshops 't Ailand
Waddensea fishtours and Workshops 't Ailand
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Paesens-Moddergat
Paesens-Moddergat
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Eastermar Bathing and Play Area
Eastermar Bathing and Play Area
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Aardappelhandel De Jong farm shop
Aardappelhandel De Jong farm shop
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Electrosloop Fryslân (Aldtsjerk)
Electrosloop Fryslân (Aldtsjerk)
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Schreiershoek Treehouse
Schreiershoek Treehouse
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St. Vitus Church Wyns
St. Vitus Church Wyns
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Grutte Pier Brewery
Grutte Pier Brewery
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TOP Burgum
TOP Burgum
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B&B De Koesfabriek
B&B De Koesfabriek
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De Leijen Beach
De Leijen Beach
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The Philippusfenne – Kollum's Notary Garden
The Philippusfenne – Kollum's Notary Garden
The Philippusfenne, better known as Kollum's Notary Garden, is a beautiful historic garden created in the 19th century as an oasis of peace and greenery.
The Philippusfenne is a garden with a story. In 1847, the notary Daniel Hermannus Andreae commissioned the construction of a country house here, surrounded by an elegant garden designed in the English landscape style. The garden was created by the renowned landscape architect Lucas Pieters Roodbaard, who also designed the park surrounding Fogelsangh State in Veenklooster. Its winding paths, ornamental ponds and impressive mature trees create a unique combination of nature and history in the heart of Kollum.
One of the garden's most distinctive features is its abundance of stinzen plants—traditional spring-flowering bulbs associated with historic estates in the northern Netherlands. In early spring, snowdrops, crocuses and other rare flowers bloom in profusion, creating a fairy-tale landscape even during the colder months.
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www.countrygarden.nl
www.countrygarden.nl
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Nature- and culture Park Vijversburg
Nature- and culture Park Vijversburg
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Bartlehiem (Bartlehiem)
Bartlehiem (Bartlehiem)
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Beleef Lauwersoog
Beleef Lauwersoog
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Skiedingsboskje Forest and Pingos next to the A7
Skiedingsboskje Forest and Pingos next to the A7
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AquaZoo Leeuwarden
AquaZoo Leeuwarden
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