What Did the Dutch Do on D-Day? | The Netherlands' Contribution 1944

The 6th of June 1944 is better known as D-Day, the Normandy Landings where Allied forces of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Despite the majority of the attacking forces coming from these nations, in truth a whole host of smaller ones contributed to the efforts. The Netherlands, while invaded by the Germans in 1940, also helped to make D-Day a success with aid from air and sea. The final surviving Dutch veteran of the Prinses Irene Brigade, Max Wolff, now 98 years old, also attended the 80th anniversary commemoration in Arromanches.

00:00-01:22 - Intro
01:22-02:36 - Invasion of the Netherlands
02:36-06:00 - Role of Dutch Navy on D-Day
06:00-07:00 - Role of Dutch Air Force on D-Day
07:00-09:00 - Role of Dutch Army After D-Day
09:00-12:33 - The Last Dutch D-Day Veteran
12:33-13:55 - Outro


Music Used:
Crossing the Chasm - Kevin MacLeod
Sunday Dub - Kevin MacLeod

Footage Used:

With thanks Klaas Meijer for the images of the D-Day Commemoration.

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Dutch Commemoration of 80th D-Day Anniversary:
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Hr.Ms Flores on D-Day:
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