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Former Canadian Command Post

(Netherlands, the - Guelders - Harderwijk)

Hotel Baars was during the Second World War a command post of the Canadians.

Dutch text on the plaque (translated to English):

On April 18th 1945 Harderwijk was in close collaboration with local
Members of the Dutch Forces liberated by

Canadians and tanks of the regiment
LORD STRATHCONA'S HORSE (ROYAL CANADIANS)

part of the 5th (Canadian) Armoured Brigade

The command post of the brigade was located in the hotel restaurant

Source

• Text: Paul Moerenhout
• Photos: Paul Moerenhout