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Battle Of Wagenborgen
The Battle of Wagenborgen (21 - 23 April 1945) was one of the last offensives in the Netherlands during the (Operation Canada) of World War II. The Canadians became trapped in the village of Wagenborgen and unexpectedly encountered heavy resistance from the Germans under constant shelling for three days. A total of 27 people were killed. Background Wagenborgen held strategic significance for German forces, serving as a gateway to the port of Delfzijl and the Ems River. Due to the mounting hostilities, many residents were able to flee the area in time, but not everybody. Battle A large number of Canadian soldiers lost their lives at a farm, which became a focal point of casualties during the conflict. The regiment had entrenched itself along the Stolderijweg, where it came under enemy fire. As a result, dozens of wounded soldiers were transported to the nearby farm, which had been repurposed as an emergency military field hospital. The site also served as a key communication hub, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks in World War II, Tanks and Air warfare of World War II, aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in history, causing World War II casualties, the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Allied-occupied Germany, Germany, Allied-occupied Austria, Austria, Occupation of Japan, Japan, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
