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- Mar 25, 1945 - April 2, 1945
- April 2, 1945 - April 3, 1945
- April 3, 1945 - April 4, 1945
- April 4, 1945 - Apr 5, 1945
- Apr 5, 1945 - Apr 6, 1945
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| B sqn continued to support 4 CIB ( which had A sqn in support) to help th, 6 CIB forward. Tac HQ plus blobs were now at 018979. | 52.17043° | 6.30222° | Apr 5, 1945 | 10 Cdn Armd Regt (Fort Garry Horse) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5018.jpg |
| At 1730 hours the regiment moved to area 058962. | 52.15583° | 6.36111° | Apr 5, 1945 | 6 Canadian Field Regiment, R.C.A. | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| 2pl at MR046987 occupied on the heels of the°,Enemy, engaged two targets with 52 bombs. | 52.17808° | 6.34291° | Apr 5, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| Coy HQ kept busiy supplying sb units with amn [...] etc owing to grequent moves. B coy at MR 035968. | 52.16083° | 6.32736° | Apr 5, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| At 0130hrs “C” and “D” Coys reported into their objectives and Tac HQ moved up at 040985 and prepared to get a little shut-eye. | 52.17619° | 6.3342° | Apr 5, 1945 | The Calgary Highlanders CA (O) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5125.jpg |
| A Coy left and D Coy right, then pass through and with little difficulty get to the objectives, A Coy at MR 966971, | 52.16233° | 6.22649° | Apr 5, 1945 | 1st Bn Regina Rifle Regiment | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5120.jpg |
| There is generally a thought behind every move; this change in location now putting us on the axis for our next advance. This is to secure a Bridghead over the TWENTE CANAL in sqs 9696 and 9697 so that the Engineers can put a bridge across under our protection. | 52.15234° | 6.21805° | Apr 5, 1945 | 1 Scot R (AF) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5129.jpg |
| At 0045 hrs the Bn was on the move to a FUP at 001965. | 52.15756° | 6.27778° | Apr 5, 1945 | THE ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| Comd Post was est at 007965. | 52.15766° | 6.28654° | Apr 5, 1945 | THE ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| 0900 A ech moved up and set up in farm buildings adjacent to BnHQ area. | 52.17412° | 6.3898° | Apr 6, 1945 | Royal Hamilton Light Infantry | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5089.jpg |
| 1500 The unit Padre, H/Capt HW JOHNSON, hel a burial party at MR022976, ZUTPHEN Sheet 3805, for our own and enemy dead. | 52.1678° | 6.30815° | Apr 6, 1945 | Royal Hamilton Light Infantry | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5089.jpg |
| By 1400 hrs all the coys have moved into position as follows (Sheet §3703, BATHMEN, 1/25,000). A Coy--967030, B Coy--§71022, C Coy--964025, D Coy--967032. BnHQ is located at 964028. RWR are into sq 9605. CSR are sq9404. | 52.13401° | 6.18944° | Apr 6, 1945 | 1st Bn Regina Rifle Regiment | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5120.jpg |
| Bn on the move once more with C Coy leading at 1000 hrs. Comd Post was est at 965032 when the coys cleared their areas. | 52.2171 | 6.22324° | Apr 6, 1945 | THE ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| At 1600 hrs B Coy was est at 977054. | 52.223707° | 6.24015° | Apr 6, 1945 | THE ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| At 2200 hrs B Coy passed through D Coy and consolidated at 967060 | 52.24228° | 6.22534° | Apr 6, 1945 | THE ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| Headquarters The Calgary Highlanders CA (O) at 013753 | 51.96732° | 6.30121 | April 1, 1945 | The Calgary Highlanders CA (O) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5125.jpg |
| Bridge at 035717 blown up in their faces | 51.93535 | 6.33418 | April 1, 1945 | The Calgary Highlanders CA (O) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5125.jpg |
| By 1700 hrs "A" Coy was on its final objective at 007671 | 51.89355 | 6.29477 | April 1, 1945 | The Calgary Highlanders CA (O) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5125.jpg |
| One Pl of "D" Coy by-passed the square and took up posn. At the bridge at 003751 | 51.96535 | 6.28672 | April 1, 1945 | The Calgary Highlanders CA (O) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5125.jpg |
| Pls tried every angle to get by the road block at 006750, but were not succesfull | 51.96451 | 6.29111 | April 1, 1945 | The Calgary Highlanders CA (O) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5125.jpg |
| C Coy by passed the square on the north and took up their position at 005756 | 51.96988 | 6.28949 | April 1, 1945 | The Calgary Highlanders CA (O) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5125.jpg |
| Recce parties left at 1200 hrs and the move was carried out a battery at a time - new locn of RHQ 045712 | 51.93103 | 6.34885 | April 1, 1945 | 5 Cdn Fd Regt RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| Bty were ready at 1800 hrs at 055702 | 51.92221° | 6.36365 | April 1, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| B tp 047705 | 51.92477° | 6.35195 | April 1, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| C tp 043706 | 51.9256° | 6.34611 | April 1, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| E tp 047702 | 51.92207° | 6.35203 | April 1, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| Moved to area in Terborg, map reference 044702. | 51.92202° | 6.34767 | April 1, 1945 | 6 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| At 0530 hrs the Bn moved off to a new posn in the area of WIEKEN, MR 0464 | 51.86625° | 6.34352 | April 1, 1945 | 1 Bn The Royal Regiment of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5088.jpg |
| Progress was good until the area of the windmill at 064697 was reached, when A Coy. came under heavy fire from automatic weapons. | 51.91786° | 6.37686 | April 1, 1945 | 1st Bn Black Watch (RHR) of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5086.jpg |
| A tp 048705 | 51.92479° | 6.3534 | April 1, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| D tp 041704 | 51.92377° | 6.34326 | April 1, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| F tp 045702 | 51.92204° | 6.34912 | April 1, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| After a brief halt, a recce party moved fwd at 1200 hrs followed by the Bn at 1300 hrs to area of WARM, MR 0170 | 51.91965° | 6.29832 | April 1, 1945 | 1 Bn The Royal Regiment of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5088.jpg |
| A Coy. was again held up temporarily by m.g. fire just short of their objective, but the men of the coy. went in fiercely and after some hard work at close quarters gained their objective, the area around MR 0670. | 51.92049° | 6.37097 | April 1, 1945 | 1st Bn Black Watch (RHR) of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5086.jpg |
| Some of the tanks from the FORT GARRY HORSE were located on the lower rd at approx. 062694 with others on the right flank near VINKSCHE BEEK, and they were called upon to give cross fire upon the windmill area. | 51.91513° | 6.37404 | April 1, 1945 | 1st Bn Black Watch (RHR) of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5086.jpg |
| From the short road at 06156970 they cut SOUTH to the end of the woods and then started working their way NORTH/WEST up through the woods. Here they came under intense fire from rifles, machine-guns, and rifle grenades. | 51.91781° | 6.3725 | April 1, 1945 | 1st Bn Black Watch (RHR) of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5086.jpg |
| New locn of RHQ 007773 | 51.98519 | 6.29192 | April 2, 1945 | 5 CDN FD REGT RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| MR 064650 GENDRINGEN Sheet 4104 | 51.87563 | 6.3781 | April 2, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| A 037907 | 52.10607° | 6.33194 | April 2, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| C 032950 | 52.14462° | 6.32347 | April 2, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| D 032952 | 52.14641° | 6.32341 | April 2, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| RHQ and D sqn moved from harbour at 1230 hrs arriving after numerous short halts at new harbour A036930. | 52.12672° | 6.32985 | April 2, 1945 | 10 Cdn Armd Regt (Fort Garry Horse) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5018.jpg |
| 10 pl is at MR 034875 | 52.07728 | 6.32844 | April 2, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| About 1400 hrs D Coy moved to the edge of Doetinchem (...) and took up posn at MR 005671 | 51.89351 | 6.29186 | April 2, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| F 037941 | 52.13662° | 6.33101 | April 2, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| We left the town of ETTEN, and moved to 029946 near ZUTPHEN | 52.14097° | 6.3192 | April 2, 1945 | 8 Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment (14 CH) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/h0082.jpg |
| Evening found B sqn on the south side of TWENTHE CANAL area A019966 | 52.15877° | 6.30404 | April 2, 1945 | 10 Cdn Armd Regt (Fort Garry Horse) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5018.jpg |
| The Bn moved off at 0600 hrs to approach the TWENTHE CANAL and reached assembly area at MR 036924 at 1100 hrs. | 52.12133° | 6.33002 | April 2, 1945 | 1 Bn The Royal Regiment of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5088.jpg |
| Phase II then started and coy areas were increased to a firm bridghead in area of MR 023975. | 52.16692° | 6.30964 | April 2, 1945 | 1 Bn The Royal Regiment of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5088.jpg |
| We moved at 0715 hrs and te Regt was located in VORDEN by 1330 hrs. RHQ at 025906 | 52.10497° | 6.31446 | April 2, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| B 032906 | 52.10509° | 6.32467 | April 2, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| E 035942 | 52.13748° | 6.32807 | April 2, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| B Coy moved to remnants of bridge at MR 037975 to see if crossing there was possible, but reported the undertaking impossible. | 52.16716° | 6.33009 | April 2, 1945 | 1 Bn The Royal Regiment of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5088.jpg |
| 44918 | 52.11607° | 6.34186 | April 3, 1945 | 6 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| Bn HQ moved off at 0945 hrs following Main convoy, route Terborg Doetinchem, Regelo to the new posn at MR 023880. | 52.08158° | 6.31226 | April 3, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| 2 pl located at MR 024965 where they fired 160 bombs at 13 targets | 52.15795° | 6.31137 | April 3, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| 4 pl are near Almen at MR 017065 from which point the scored direct hits with their first bombs on 2 enemy guns | 52.15783 | 6.30115 | April 3, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| 5 and six pls crossed the Twenthe Canal today and are located at MR 005981 and 017978 | 52.172° | 6.28317 | April 3, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| 5 and six pls crossed the Twenthe Canal today and are located at MR 005981 and 017978 | 52.16951° | 6.30079 | April 3, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| D coy moved to new posn in town of Vorden MR 025905 | 52.10407 | 6.31449 | April 3, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| Enemy tps were reported moving north-west in area MR 042985 at 0955 hrs | 52.17622 | 6.33712 | April 3, 1945 | 1 Bn The Royal Regiment of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5088.jpg |
| The Brig visited Tac HQ to tell of bridge being built at MR 013975 | 52.16675° | 6.29503 | April 3, 1945 | 1 Bn The Royal Regiment of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5088.jpg |
| Tac H.Q. was to establish at 01658592 but when we arrived there it was to find elements of the CALGARY HIGHLANDERS in occupation | 52.0626° | 6.30264 | April 4, 1945 | 1st. B. Black Watch (RHR) of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5086.jpg |
| when we arrived there it was to find elements of the CALGARY HIGHLANDERS in occupation, so we moved on and set up at 023866 | 52.06901° | 6.31265 | April 4, 1945 | 1st Bn Black Watch (RHR) of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5086.jpg |
| the new locn of RHQ 058948 sheet 3804 LACHEM 1/25000 - amn exp 52 rpg’s | 52.14325° | 6.36149 | April 3, 1945 | 5 Cdn Fd Regt RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| About 1500 hrs we began to move, by Btys, to another new posn, an adv of about 3 Km, and settled as fllows: - RHQ 048949 | 52.14398° | 6.34686 | April 3, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| A 028946 | 52.14095° | 6.31774 | April 3, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| B 029946 | 52.14097° | 6.3192 | April 3, 1945 | 4 Canadian Field Regiment RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| In the afternoon “B” Squadron got about half the Squadron over the TWENTE Canal, and bumped the enemy about 20 minutes later in Square 0498. Unfortunately lost 4 vehicles, and at 2000 hrs 6 men were still missing. | 52.1717° | 6.33433 | April 3, 1945 | 8 Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment (14 CH) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/h0082.jpg |
| C sqn moved from Doetinchem making a harbour at AO 035929. | 52.1258° | 6.32842 | April 3, 1945 | 10 Cdn Armd Regt (Fort Garry Horse) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5018.jpg |
| At 1200 hrs Tac HQ crossed the canal to posn MR 031978. | 52.16975 | 6.32124 | April 4, 1945 | 1 Bn The Royal Regiment of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5088.jpg |
| RHQ stayed in the woods at 036930 and the Garry Brains Trust rubbed its red-hued eyes to consider the resluts of iets early-morning bull session | 52.12672° | 6.32985 | April 4, 1945 | 10 Cdn Armd Regt (Fort Garry Horse) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5018.jpg |
| A squadron was rafted to the other side too ( to support 5 Bde, eventually). | 52.17115° | 6.28758 | April 4, 1945 | 10 Cdn Armd Regt (Fort Garry Horse) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5018.jpg |
| 4 pl locn MR 04329858 arriving at 2400 hrs were called to sp 5 Bde | 52.17624° | 6.33858 | April 4, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| 1 pl crossed the Twenthe Canal and took up posn at MR 027979 | 52.17058° | 6.31537 | April 4, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| 2 pl now located at MR 03359775 | 52.16888° | 6.32419 | April 4, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| 7 pl B coy crossed the canal and established their gun posn at MR 025978 | 52.16965° | 6.31247 | April 4, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| D coy pls had advanced with the inf and took up posns in conc area 035957 | 52.15095° | 6.32766 | April 4, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| 11 pl accompanied the R de Mais and took up posn at MR026997 but did not fire | 52.18673° | 6.31341 | April 4, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| At 1330hrs the TCVs reported to the Coys and at 1400 the Bn was on the road again to a concentration area in square 0395, arriving at 1500hrs. | 52.14458° | 6.32055 | April 4, 1945 | The Calgary Highlanders CA (O) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5125.jpg |
| The Bn started to cross the bridge at 013975 at 2015hrs | 52.16675° | 6.29503 | April 4, 1945 | The Calgary Highlanders CA (O) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5125.jpg |
| and proceeded east along the road to 033977 where Tac HQ set up. | 52.16888° | 6.32419° | April 4, 1945 | The Calgary Highlanders CA (O) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5125.jpg |
| Following immediately the deployment of the rifle coys. on the axis and the establishment of Tac H.Q. at 050995, about 300 yards behind the leading coys., the German announced his determination to defend the town in the form of shells from an S.P. gun, s.a. fire, and 8cm. rockets. | 52.18534°° | 6.34854° | Apr 5, 1945 | 1st. Bn. Black Watch (RHR) of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5086.jpg |
| Rear Bn HQ crossed the canal at 1100 hrs and moved into bldgs at MR 034977. | 52.1689° | 6.32565° | Apr 5, 1945 | 1 Bn The Royal Regiment of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5088.jpg |
| 3 pl supported 5 Bde attack later moving to MR 063999 | 52.18914° | 6.36743° | Apr 5, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| ee pl moved to 057994 to support RHC | 52.18455° | 6.3588° | Apr 5, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| 0100 Moving has been delayed somewhat, but vehicles get on the move and after a delayed trip get into position ready to attack. H-’Hr is set for 0536 hrs. BnHQ set up at MR 009977 | 52.16848° | 6.28913° | Apr 5, 1945 | 1st Bn Regina Rifle Regiment | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5120.jpg |
| C Coy in position at MR 972975. | 52.16603° | 6.23514° | Apr 5, 1945 | 1st Bn Regina Rifle Regiment | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5120.jpg |
| 0200 The Bn moved and within two hours was concentrated in the following positions: CP 011924, | 52.1209° | 6.29353° | Apr 5, 1945 | 1 Scot R (AF) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5129.jpg |
| B adn D Coys passed through and with light oppositon secured thier objectives at 975959 and 967966 respectively. | 52.15171° | 6.23998° | Apr 5, 1945 | The Royal Winnipeg Rifles | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| B adn D Coys passed through and with light oppositon secured thier objectives at 975959 and 967966 respectively. | 52.15785° | 6.22809° | Apr 5, 1945 | The Royal Winnipeg Rifles | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| Comd Post was set up at 985967. Enemy mortaring continued throughout the day and night but cas were light. | 52.15907° | 6.25436° | Apr 5, 1945 | The Royal Winnipeg Rifles | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| MR029978 | 52.16972° | 6.31832° | Apr 6, 1945 | 8 Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment (14 CH) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/h0082.jpg |
| Our Squadron are out probing around again this morning, trying to find a bridge that isn’t blown, across the SCHIPBEEK Canal. | 52.242606 | 6.386533 | Apr 6, 1945 | 8 Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment (14 CH) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/h0082.jpg |
| Lightly cloudy and cool, occasional showers during the day. 1 pl moved twice today, firt to MR 06502285 then to 08520522 where a few mortar bombs landed nearby - co cas. | 52.2371° | 6.39821° | Apr 6, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| At 1800 hrs, 2 pl moved to 08430512 ran into some enemy MG fire on the way - no casualties. | 52.23619° | 6.39677° | Apr 6, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| “B” Coy, the Carrier Pl and a Sec of A/YKs, aldong with a troop of tanks, were despatched to square 0304 to provide flank protection for th, 6 Bde Axis. | 52.22542 | 6.31807 | Apr 6, 1945 | The Calgary Highlanders | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5125.jpg |
| 1730 A patrol of the carriers with Capt KW WHARTON in command, was sent out with a view to scouting the area along the canal. This patrol proved to be fruitless and no enemy were contacted. They proceeded to MR 130985 | 52.17762° | 6.4657° | Apr 6, 1945 | Royal Hamilton Light Infantry | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5089.jpg |
| During the night patrols were sent out but no contact with enemy was made. Vehicles were heard and slight shelling occured, however no casualties resulted. According to PW information, they had withdrawn 6 Km. -- information was passed to Bde and the Brigadier visited us around 1120 hrs. and we were ordered to move forward. | 52.167689 | 6.313183 | Apr 6, 1945 | 1st Bn. THE ESSEX SCOTTISH REGIMENT CANADIAN ARMY (OVERSEAS) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5113.jpg |
| By 1400 hrs all the coys have moved into position as follows (Sheet §3703, BATHMEN, 1/25,000). A Coy--967030, B Coy--§71022, C Coy--964025, D Coy--967032. BnHQ is located at 964028. RWR are into sq 9605. CSR are sq9404. | 52.23318° | 6.21539° | Apr 6, 1945 | 1st Bn Regina Rifle Regiment | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5120.jpg |
| The Bn carried on with the odd bit of nuisance resistance and Command Post was established at 948025. | 52.2105° | 6.19859° | Apr 6, 1945 | 1 C Scot R (AF) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5129.jpg |
| At 1447 hrs the Bn was moving again with B Coy leading. At 1540 hrs D Coy was at 968052 and C Coy at 973054. | 52.2105° | 6.19859° | Apr 6, 1945 | THE ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| At 1447 hrs the Bn was moving again with B Coy leading. At 1540 hrs D Coy was at 968052 and C Coy at 973054. | 52.237° | 6.23429° | Apr 6, 1945 | THE ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| D Coy patrolled up to the Bridge at 936057 to confirm the report of it being blown. They observed 30 Huns digging in on the north side of the Canal. | 52.23902° | 6.18007° | Apr 6, 1945 | 1 C Scot R (AF) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5129.jpg |
| The Brig held a conference at RHLI Tac HQ at 1400 hrs where it was decided RHLI would go east along canal bank to est a bridgehead at MR079989 | 52.18042° | 6.39108° | Apr 5, 1945 | 1 Bn The Royal Regiment of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5088.jpg |
| 2pl at MR046987 occupied on the heels of the enemy, engaged two targets with 52 bombs. They moved in the evening to MR 066000 | 52.19009° | 6.37179° | Apr 5, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| 12 and 13 pls moved to D coy HQ MR 017966 | 52.15873° | 6.30112° | Apr 5, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| Scout Patrols were sent to investigate the wood in square 0697 and reported it clear. | 52.16305° | 6.36382° | Apr 5, 1945 | The Calgary Highlanders CA (O) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5125.jpg |
| with Admin Bn still at 018890 | 52.09048° | 6.30469° | Apr 5, 1945 | 1 Scot R (AF) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5129.jpg |
| There is generally a thought behind every move; this change in location now putting us on the axis for our next advance. This is to secure a Bridghead over the TWENTE CANAL in sqs 9696 and 9697 so that the Engineers can put a bridge across under our protection. | 52.16132° | 6.21775° | Apr 5, 1945 | 1 Scot R (AF) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5129.jpg |
| A and C Coys started the adv at 0540 hrs. They adv to 986967 with no opposition | 52.15909° | 6.25582° | Apr 5, 1945 | The Royal Winnipeg Rifles | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| 5 pl moved to MR 107978. | 52.17098° | 6.43227° | Apr 6, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| 1335 Tac HQ moved to their new area at MR 102976 | 52.16911° | 6.42502° | Apr 6, 1945 | Royal Hamilton Light Infantry | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5089.jpg |
| ... and walked from this point to MR 110990. The only discovery the patrol made was a RAF warrant officer who had made a forced landing in this area a week ago. He reports that the enemy have withdrawn form our area and that they are very short of food. 2100 The RAF chap was sent back to Div for interrogation and transport to his own unit which is here in HOLLAND. | 52.18181° | 6.43635° | Apr 6, 1945 | Royal Hamilton Light Infantry | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5089.jpg |
| RHLI posn was found not suitable by engrs for bridge site and RHLI had to proceed farther east to est another bridgehead. Bn stayed in the area for the day until C and D Coys and one tp of 10th Armd Regt acting as mobile counterattack unit for RHLI. | 52.165403 | 6.422139 | Apr 6, 1945 | 1 Bn The Royal Regiment of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5088.jpg |
| Engaged several HF tasks from 0100 to 0600 hrs - engaged three ML’s at 0500 hrs scale 1 three times each for 45 mins- the rest of the day went fairly quietly - recce parties went out this a.m. and regt moved in the afternoon - RHQ located 054998 | 52.1881° | 6.35431° | Apr 6, 1945 | 5 CDN FD REGT RCA | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| Cloudy and cool with light rain most of the day. 4 pl supporting 6 Bde MR 049998 also supported 5 Bde attack firing 80 bombs, enemy shelled and mortared their posns, no casualties. | 52.18802° | 6.347° | Apr 5, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| 5 pl supporting the RHLI took op pson at 083986 forward of our FKLs. | 52.17779° | 6.397° | Apr 5, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| 0530 Attack goes in as planned with B Coy left, C Coy right. Fighting is not hard, with some mortar fire, and the coys get to the objective. 0820 B Coy in position at MR 972972 | 52.16332° | 6.23376° | Apr 5, 1945 | 1st Bn Regina Rifle Regiment | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5120.jpg |
| and D Coy at MR 968976. | 52.16685° | 6.22926° | Apr 5, 1945 | 1st Bn Regina Rifle Regiment | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5120.jpg |
| the Coys in sq 0092 | 52.11712° | 6.27759° | APR 5, 1945 | 1 Scot R (AF) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5129.jpg |
| Weather - overcast. Early this morning the FUSILIERS de MONT ROYAL went through Coy. at MR 065011 | 52.19995° | 6.37004° | Apr 6, 1945 | 1st. Bn. Black Watch (RHR) of Canada | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5086.jpg |
| 4 pl are located ad MR 05730557 fired 84 HE and S smoke in sp of 6 bde driving some of the enemy from their posns. | 52.23934° | 6.35716 | Apr 6, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| Brig. W.J. Megill visited our Tac HQ, which had been moved to 064996; and gave the A/O.C., Major W.D. Heyland, instructions for the day. “A” and “F” Echs were moved up to the Bn area and small packs were delivered to the Coys. | 52.18647 | 6.36897° | Apr 6, 1945 | The Calgary Highlanders CA (o) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5125.jpg |
| The situation proved to be much the same as we experienced back in FRANCE, where the enemy had confiscated all civilian radios in the district. These were mostly battery sets and all stored in the attic of the town hall. Tac HQ had designs on quite a number of these sets but a little persuasion by the CO on behalf of the Dutch civlians, convinced us otherwise, so they were promptly returned to their resting place in the attic. | 52.168514 | 6.423689 | Apr 6, 1945 | Royal Hamilton Light Infantry | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5089.jpg |
| By 1400 hrs all the coys have moved into position as follows (Sheet §3703, BATHMEN, 1/25,000). A Coy--967030, B Coy--971022, C Coy--964025, D Coy--967032. BnHQ is located at 964028. RWR are into sq 9605. CSR are sq9404. | 52.20823° | 6.2323° | Apr 6, 1945 | 1st Bn Regina Rifle Regiment | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5120.jpg |
| By 1400 hrs all the coys have moved into position as follows (Sheet §3703, BATHMEN, 1/25,000). A Coy--967030, B Coy--§71022, C Coy--964025, D Coy--967032. BnHQ is located at 964028. RWR are into sq 9605. CSR are sq9404. | 52.23318° | 6.21539° | Apr 6, 1945 | 1st Bn Regina Rifle Regiment | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5120.jpg |
| civilians told us were 20 or 30 Huns in the woods in sq 9300. Lt-col L.S. Hendeson sent A Coy to clear out the woods but the enemy had left before they arrived. | 52.18772° | 6.17303° | Apr 6, 1945 | 1 C Scot R (AF) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5129.jpg |
| Command Post was established at 957042. | 52.22594° | 6.21124° | Apr 6, 1945 | 1 C Scot R (AF) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5129.jpg |
| We fired a considerable number of targets for our Bde, one subunit having cleared the area of 935057. | 52.239° | 6.17861° | Apr 6, 1945 | 12 CANADIAN FIELD REGIMENT R.C.A. | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Crest_of_the_Royal_Regiment_of_Canadian_Artillery.png |
| 0630 Mobility is second nature to us and within an hour the head of the column had crossed the Start Line, but the tank support seemed to be lacking. light artillery was our only opposition in the first phases. As we approached Report Line “MARK” Trace at 952008 | 52.36852° | 6.2623° | Apr 6, 1945 | 1 C Scot R (AF) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5129.jpg |
| The coys were est as follows. A Coy 969030, B Coy 964027, C Coy 96034, D Coy 964034. There was no opposition. | 52.21538° | 6.22914° | Apr 6, 1945 | THE ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| The coys were est as follows. A Coy 969030, B Coy 964027, C Coy 96034, D Coy 964034. There was no opposition. | 52.21888° | 6.22172° | Apr 6, 1945 | THE ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| The coys were est as follows. A Coy 969030, B Coy 964027, C Coy 96034, D Coy 964034. There was no opposition. | 52.21888° | 6.22172° | Apt 6, 1945 | THE ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| The coys were est as follows. A Coy 969030, B Coy 964027, C Coy 96034, D Coy 964034. There was no opposition. | 52.21259° | 6.22192° | Apr 6, 1945 | THE ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| Bn HQ were est at 974048. | 52.231667 | 6.235833 | Apr 6, 1945 | THE ROYAL WINNIPEG RIFLES | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5112.jpg |
| Five prisoners were brought in to the Command Post, two of whom were wounded about the face but still walking. L/cpl Winkleman W., the interrogator of the “I” Section questioned the Cpl among them. He found out that they had been sent form a strong-point at 935057: the Cpl also told that the bridge had been blown at this point and the enemy were diogging in on the north bank of the river. | 52.239° | 6.17861° | Apr 6, 1945 | 1 C Scot R | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5129.jpg |
| RHQ located to-night is 028721, which is just south of DOETINCHEM. We have made a push of 20 miles since we crossed the Rhine on the night of the 28th of March. We are in hopes of a good fast move to-morrow, as some of our wild Canadians are in LOCHEM to-night. (right flank). "C" Squadron liberated an Amerikcan Sjt Gunner, who bailed out of a Marauder on the 11th of March, and had been looked after by the Dutch people since. He was passed back to Divisional Headquarters. | 51.93883 | 6.3239 | Apr 1, 1945 | 8 Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment (14CH) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/h0082.jpg |
| At 900 hrs all coys marched to an open field MR 76705165, which served as bn parade ground. RSM Mix D formed up the parade and turned it over to Capt APW Watkinson, bn Adjt, who turned it over to Major GB Buchanan, bn 2 IC. Lt-Col V Scott took over the oparade at 0930 hrs. | 51.74966 | 5.95159 | Mar 25, 1945 | South Saskatchewan Regiment | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| MR 02459155 Sh 3803 5 Apr 45 | 52.11304 | 6.31275 | Apr 6, 1945 | S Sask Reg | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| During the move word was received that HQ 6 Cdn Inf Bde was now located in the conc area at MR 057986. | 52.17737 | 6.35901 | Apr 5, 1945 | S Sask Reg | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| The intention of the bde is to pass through 5 Cdn Inf Bde and seize and hold a bridgehead at the SCHIPBEEK CANAL MR 078060. | 52.24418 | 6.38776 | Apr 5, 1945 | S Sask Reg | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| At 1500 hrs the recce party left for the conc area sq 0598. | 52.171186 | 6.34894 | Apr 5, 1945 | S Sask Reg | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| The bn is to cross the start line at 1940 hrs at MR 024930. | 52.12651 | 6.31234 | Apr 5, 1945 | S Sask Reg | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| The disposition of the coys are as follows: Cmd Post - MR 056984 | 52.17556 | 6.3576 | Apr 5, 1945 | S Sask Reg | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| Order of march: Bn HQ, A coy, C coy, D coy, B coy, Sp HQ and 17 pdrs. Guides will meet the column at the bde DP at MR 043987. Routes and areas as per trace. Density 30 VTM. Speed 25 mph. Housing lights only. | 52.17803 | 6.33853 | Apr 5, 1945 | S Sask Reg | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| At 1400 hrs Lt-Col V Stott, DSO, decided to extend his bridgehedad and moved D coy forward tot MR 075075. | 52.2576 | 6.38297 | Apr 6, 1945 | S Sask R | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| At 1330 hrs Lt-Col V Stott, DSO, dalled an O Gp for orders on the move to the new start point MR 058956. | 52.15044 | 6.36127 | Apr, 1945 | S Sask R | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| At 0200 hrs Comd Post arrive at ther niew HQ MR 079058 and by this time coys had reported in concentration and waiting for [???, unreadable] hour. | 52.2424 | 6.38927 | Apr 6, 1945 | S Sask R | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| At 0535 hrs B coy reported on "Apple" thus reporting the bn on its objective and closing another chapter in a very successful operation. Comd Post then moved across the canal to D coy area t "Cherry" and the bde codeword was sent in "Stokehold" at 0630 hrs. at 0630 hrs. Position MR 074074. | 52.25669 | 6.38154 | Apr 6, 1945 | S Sask R | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| At 1600 hrs the mortar kpl reported in psn and ready for action at MR 077055. | 52.23967 | 6.38643 | Apr 6, 1945 | S Sask R | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| At 1500 hrs the O Gp got under way with the CO giving the general enemy picture. Following this he detailed the intention of the S Sask R, namely to capture and hold main road and railway line area MR 055096. | 52.27614 | 6.35314 | Apr 6, 1945 | S Sask R | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5121.jpg |
| In the afternoon Schibeek Canal was reached and coys of the Cams of C crossed, SSRs and FMRs to follow. Little opposition encountered and enemy is believed to have withdrawn to Holten. | 52.243.062 | 6.386.318 | Apr 6, 1945 | Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG) CIC | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5132.jpg |
| A sqn fought until 0500 hours, withdrew to replenish its ammunition supply, and then continued the attack on Laren (MR063004). | 52.19363° | 6.3673° | Apr 5, 1945 | 10 Cdn Armd Regt (Fort Garry Horse) | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5018.jpg |
| By 1400 hrs all the coys have moved into position as follows (Sheet §3703, BATHMEN, 1/25,000). A Coy--967030, B Coy--§71022, C Coy--964025, D Coy--967032. BnHQ is located at 964028. RWR are into sq 9605. CSR are sq9404. | 52.21079° | 6.22198° | Apr 6, 1945 | 1st Bn Regina Rifle Regiment | http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/images/bad-ins/5120.jpg |