On to Victory
The Canadian Liberation of the Netherlands, March 23–may 5, 1945
Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd. · Print & ebook · January 24, 2020
This print-on-demand title is available by request from most booksellers. — BOOK EIGHT in the Canadian Battle Series.
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- Who it’s for
- For readers interested in Canada’s role in the liberation of the Netherlands
- Themes
- Liberation from occupation, Canadian military casualties, The final months of World War II
- Genres
- World War II: European Theater, Canadian Military History, Benelux History
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This print-on-demand title is available by request from most booksellers. — BOOK EIGHT in the Canadian Battle Series. On to Victory is the little-told story of the tense final days of World War II, remembered in the Netherlands as "the sweetest of springs," which saw the country's liberation from German occupation. The Liberation Campaign, a series of fierce, desperate battles during the last three months of the war, was bittersweet.
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A nation's freedom was won and the war concluded, but these final hostilities cost Canada 6,298 casualties, including 1,482 dead. With his trademark "you are there" style that draws upon official records, veteran memories, and a keen understanding of the combat experience, Mark Zuehlke brings to life this concluding chapter in the story of Canada in World War II. Published to coincide with the 65th anniversary of Canada's dramatic liberation of Holland. May 4, 2010, will mark the 65th anniversary of the end of the fighting for Canada's army and the conclusion of the Netherlands' liberation. Major events of remembrance, both here and in the Netherlands, will celebrate this milestone.
Who it’s for
- For readers interested in Canada’s role in the liberation of the Netherlands
- For readers interested in the final battles of World War II
Where it sits
| Benelux History | 75% |
|---|---|
| World War II: European Theater | 59% |
| Canadian Military History | 52% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- World War II History
- Authors
- Mark Zuehlke
- Publisher
- Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd.
- Published
- January 24, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Liberation from occupation · Canadian military casualties · The final months of World War II
- Reading lane
- World War II History