Canadian War cemeterie - Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands
Bergen op Zoom, the city where I was born and still live, was liberated by mostly Canadian allied soldiers. Located north of the Scheldt River near the Belgian border, Bergen op Zoom contains 968 Canadian graves, including 64 from the RCAF.
Most of the soldiers buried here lost their lives in the fighting north of Antwerp during the Battle of the Scheldt, as the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, with support from the 4th Canadian Armoured Division, worked to clear the right (north) bank of the Scheldt estuary of German forces.
Nowadays we have the privilidge to live in freedom but it's very important that we never forget those who gave their lives for our freedom. That's why, on one of my many bikerides in the area, I decided to make a stop at the war cemeterie. The weather at the time made in my opinion for a perfect setting.
I hope you enjoyed this series and, more important, take a moment to commemorate those who gave their lives for our freedom.
Canadian War cemeterie - Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands
Bergen op Zoom, the city where I was born and still live, was liberated by mostly Canadian allied soldiers. Located north of the Scheldt River near the Belgian border, Bergen op Zoom contains 968 Canadian graves, including 64 from the RCAF.
Most of the soldiers buried here lost their lives in the fighting north of Antwerp during the Battle of the Scheldt, as the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, with support from the 4th Canadian Armoured Division, worked to clear the right (north) bank of the Scheldt estuary of German forces.
Nowadays we have the privilidge to live in freedom but it's very important that we never forget those who gave their lives for our freedom. That's why, on one of my many bikerides in the area, I decided to make a stop at the war cemeterie. The weather at the time made in my opinion for a perfect setting.
I hope you enjoyed this series and, more important, take a moment to commemorate those who gave their lives for our freedom.