The Battle of Groningen
On April 13, 1945, soldiers of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division began the liberation of the city of Groningen. Acting under orders from German Festung Holland commander Johannes Blaskowitz, the German troops defended the city with determination.

The battle for the Kraneweg
historical

“Hands up !”
historical

Ordnung musz sein
historical

Flame throwers in the Noorderplantsoen

The battle for the Rademarkt

Nurses on the front line

“It was like a giant was peeing”

And yet the Martinitoren is still standing

The Vissersbridge is blown up

The liberation of the Ernst Casmirlaan

Right on target!

With women's clothes through the German lines

Are there any Krauts?

The liberation as a birthday present

Like devils over a bridge

The surrender of the German commander Miczek
contemporary

The fierce battle in the Noorderplantsoen
contemporary

The explosion in the Stoeldraaierstraat

The phone call that saved the Emma Bridge in Groningen

The liquor is also liberated

Liberation of Groningen
Length: 2.13 km
Route from LRE Foundation

Liberation of Groningen
Length: 3.44 km
Route from LRE Foundation