Full Description
Dutch edition: Gezichten van de Bevrijding
- Nederlandse versie: Gezichten van de Bevrijding.
The Canadian War Cemetery in Groesbeek is the final resting place of 2,618 soldiers from Canada and the British Commonwealth. Many of them were killed during the liberation of Europe in the final months of the Second World War. In addition, the impressive Groesbeek Memorial bears the engraved names of 1,011 soldiers who have been missing since the crossing of the Seine in August 1944.
This richly illustrated book brings their stories to life. Who were these young men who gave their lives for freedom, democracy and peace? 'Faces of Liberation' is not only a historical document, but also a living tribute to the deep transatlantic ties between the Netherlands and Canada. Thanks to the efforts of Dutch volunteers, who maintain contact with Canadian relatives, the memories of these fallen servicemen live on.
With special attention to the Canadian contribution to the liberation of the Netherlands, the role of First Nations soldiers, and the way in which this history is commemorated in both countries, Faces of Liberation offers a novel perspective on the legacy of war and how it is remembered. The extensive lists of names of the fallen and missing also makes it not only a unique reference work but also a powerful reminder of our enduring duty to remember.
Contents
Foreword (Canadian ambassador, mayor of Groesbeek)
Introduction (Frank Mehring and Jaap Verheul)
1. Transnational memorial landscapes of liberation (Frank Mehring and Jaap Verheul)
Norma and Lacy Luks: In memory of Sergeant John Wilbert Walsh (1918-1945)
2. The Canadian role in the Rhine Offensive (John Goheen and Mark Zuehlke)
The Vancouver Police: Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom
3. The History of the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery (Rense Havinga)
Maarten Dekkers: Born next to a blown up bridge in Beugen
4. Remembering with stories and images: The Faces to Graves Initiative (Alice van Bekkum and Saskia Peters)
Vanessa Kirtz of All Saints High School Kanata, ON
5. First Nation soldiers in the Canadian Forces (Mathilde Roza)
First Nation ceremony
6. The Canadian Liberation of the Netherlands in Dutch Cultural Memory (Frank Mehring and Jaap Verheul)
Freedom Museum
7. The Liberation of the Netherlands in Canadian Cultural Memory (Dean Burry)
- Battlefield Tours: Connecting Continents Across Time
- Life stories: 100-200 stories
- List of graves and missing persons
- Literature
- List of volunteers
- Biographies of authors
