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Woensdrecht is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. Woensdrecht is the home of the Woensdrecht Air Base, that is located to the north-east of the village of Woensdrecht and to the north-west of Huijbergen. On 2 October 1944, at the beginning of the Battle of the Scheldt, the Canadian second Division started its improve north from Antwerp. Stiff fighting at Woensdrecht ensued on 6 October, the goal of the primary phase. The Germans, reinforced by means of Battle Group Chill, noticed the concern in keeping there, controlling direct get admission to to South Beveland and Walcheren Island.

There have been heavy casualties because the Canadians attacked over open, flooded land. Driving rain, booby traps and land mines made the development very difficult. On thirteen October, what could come to be referred to as "Black Friday", the Canadian 5th Infantry Brigade's Black Watch become in reality worn out in an unsuccessful attack. The Calgary Highlanders have been to follow up with a extra a hit movement, and their Carrier Platoon succeeded in taking the rail station at Korteven.

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