March 1945
Major General Stuart Rawlins takes over command of the division after MacMillan received the orders to command the 51st Division.
April 1945
12th of april, the second battle for Arnhem has started.
14th of april, Most of Arnhem is in the hands of the 1st Canadian army Corps and patrols are the main theater of the day. 16th of april, Arnhem is liberated. |
Making ready for the battle of Arnhem and crossing the river Ijssel.
de Kleine Pley, Westervoort. 
British troops in front of the former SD-headquarters in Arnhem.
British troops in Arnhem.
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May 1945
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5th of May, Germany Surrenders
6th of May, Liberation of Loenen 6th of May, Liberation of Eerbeek 7th of May, Liberation of Doorn 7th of May, Liberation of Houten 7th of May, Liberation of Schalkwijk 7th of May, Liberation of Tull en 't Waal 7th of May, Liberation of Utrecht 7th of may, The 147th Infantry Brigade is in charge to disarm all the German forces in the area of Soesterberg, the 56th Infantry Brigade is in charge to do the same in the area of the Leusderheide. (link to a dutch document by SLS39-45.) 8th of May, Liberation of Amsterdam 8th of May, VE DAY (victory over Europe) |
A universal carrier, (MMG) in Houten. Presumably part of the Kensington regiment.
Memorial in Doorn (photo Eelco Warmerdam)
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