Back To ListCanada and the Liberation of the Netherlands, May 1945ByLance GoddardPublished May 2005ePub$ 9.99ePub$ 9.99Paperback$ 29.99 Add to CartShop LocalDescriptionNazi Germany’s invasion of the Netherlands in May 1940 marked the beginning of five years of terror for the Dutch people. They faced oppression and death with remarkable stoicism, but nothing could save them from the Hunger Winter of 1944-5, when more than 30,000 people died of starvation. In this time of unimaginable despair, Canada came to the rescue, playing the largest role in liberating the Netherlands and ending the Nazi reign of terror. The Canadians gave the Dutch freedom - and food - and out of such dark times an eternal friendship was forged. Told through interviews with Dutch survivors and Canadian veterans, Canada and the Liberation of the Netherlands, May 1945 delves into this little known chapter of history.Reviews "... highly recommended to those interested in the personal stories of participants and eye-witness non-combatants ... Goddard's book also offers an excellent insight into the problems encountered by a liberating army once the fighting has stopped."Canadian Army Journal"... the short bursts of 'voce/over' commentary followed by first-person interviews move the story along at a brisk pace ... his filmmaking background helps bring all the elements together in a highly informative and spellbinding manner."Canadian Military JournalPreviousNextContributorsLance GoddardLance Goddard has worked in television for nearly 20 years. His first book, D-Day: Juno Beach, Canada's 24 Hours of Destiny, accompanied the TV documentary of the same name, which he also produced, became an instant bestseller.View Author Page Book DetailsePubMay 2005-288 pp9781459712539PaperbackMay 20059x9 in240 pp9781550025477ePubMay 2005-288 pp9781550029635