Heritage Minutes
Liberation of the Netherlands
Between 1944 and 1945, the Canadian Army was given the important yet deadly task of liberating the Netherlands.
Told through the eyes of Canadian Lieutenant Wilf Gildersleeve of the Seaforth Highlanders and of Marguerite Blaisse, a Dutch civilian, this Heritage Minute commemorates the sacrifice of Canadians who fought and celebrates the bond formed between Canada and the Netherlands.
For more information about the liberation of the Netherlands, please visit The Canadian Encyclopedia.
For more information about the liberation of the Netherlands, please visit The Canadian Encyclopedia.
CREDITS
- Lieutenant Wilf Gildersleeve - Frédéric Millaire-Zouvi
- Marguerite Blaisse – Jenna Wheeler
- End Narration – Peter Mansbridge
- Director – François Gingras
- Director of Photography – Jean-Pierre Gauthier
- Producer – Sébastien Pigeon
- Produced by Aetios Productions Inc.