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UNPUBLISHED MATERIALS
Algonquin Regiment War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
“The Amphibious Operation Against the Rear of the ‘Breskens Pocket,’ 9 Oct 44: (a) Account of the Landing of 9 CDN INF BDE, given to Hist Offr 3 CDN INF DIV by Major R.T. Wiltshire, O.C. 80 Sqn, 5 Aslt Regt, R.E., 16 Oct,” and, “(b) Account by Lt.-Cdr. R.D. Franks, R.N. (Naval Liaison Officer, H.Q. First CDN Army), given to Hist Offr, H.Q. First CDN Army.” Canadian Operations Northwest Europe, MG30, vol. 8, EI57, Library and Archives Canada.
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
“The Assault Across Savojaards Plaat, 8–9 Oct 44.” RG24, vol. 10908, Library and Archives Canada.
Bannerman, Lt. George. “Some Aspects of the Technique of Flame Throwing: ‘WASP’ and ‘Lifebuoy’ (Account by Lt. George Bannerman, Sask L.I. (M.G.), Tech Offr (Flame), First Canadian Army, Given to Historical Officer, 2 CDN INF DIV, 26 Nov 44).” Canadian Operations in North-West Europe: June–November 1944, Extracts from War Diaries and Memoranda (Series 17), O18(D2), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
Barrett, Maj. J.H.D. “11th Field Company, RCE: From Seine to Scheldt, I Sep/31 Oct 44.” 143.3FIIOII(DI), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
Blackburn, George. The History of the 4th Field Regiment. n.p., 1945.
“The Bridgehead over the Leopold Canal: Account by Maj. A.L. Gollnick, 2 IC and Capt. C.M. Rehill, Adjt. Regina Rif, Given to Historical Officer, 13 Nov 44.” 145.2RIIOII(2), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
Calgary Highlanders War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (MG) War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Canadian Scottish Regiment, 1st Battalion War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
“The Capture of Woensdrecht: Accounts by Officers of R.H.L.I. Given to Historical Officer, 2 CDN INF DIV, 22 Oct 44,” 145.2RI40II(I), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
“Combined Operations Headquarters–Bulletin Y/43: ‘Amphibians in Operation ‘Switchback.’” MG30, vol. 8, Library and Archives Canada.
“Conversation GOC 3 Cdn Inf Div with Maj-Gen Eberding, GOC 64 German Inf Div–1 Nov 44.” 19830036.001, Canadian War Museum.
Crerar Papers. MG30, vol. 2, vol. 3, Library and Archives Canada.
Donald George Innes Award Citation. Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
Dorward, Capt. J.C. “The Westkapelle Assault on Walcheren.” RG24, vol. 20339, Library and Archives Canada.
8th Canadian Field Squadron, RCE War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
8th Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
VIII CDN Recce Rgt. 14 CH: Battle History of the Regt. n.p., n.d. Canadian War Museum.
Essex Scottish War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
“Extract from R.A.F. Narrative: The Liberation of North-West Europe, The Assault on Walcheren.” 570.OI3 (D3A), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
15th Canadian Field Regiment, RCA War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
5th Canadian Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
5th Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
1st Battalion, The Black Watch (RHR) War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
1st Battalion, The Lake Superior Regiment (Motor) War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Canada War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
First Canadian Army HQ Defence Company (RMR) War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
“1st Polish Armoured Division Operational Report,” RG24, vol. 10942, Library and Archives Canada.
Fort Garry Horse (10th Canadian Armoured Regiment) War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
14th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
4th Canadian Armoured Brigade War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
4th Canadian Armoured Division War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
4th Canadian Field Regiment War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
4th Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
G Branch, 4th Canadian Armoured Division War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Headquarters, RCA, 4th Canadian Armoured Division War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Headquarters 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, G Branch, War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Highland Light Infantry of Canada War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
History of H.Q., R.C.A. 2 CDN INF DIV From 1 Nov 44 to 5 May 45, World War II. Ottawa, n.p., 1945.
Hossack, Ken. Mike Target. Ottawa: n.p., 1945.
HQ 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
HQ RCA 2nd Canadian Infantry Division War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Keefler, Brig. R., “The Capture of Zuid Beveland: Account by Brigadier R.H. Keefler, ED, A/Comd, 2 CDN INF DIV, Given to Historical Officer, 2 CDN INF DIV, II Nov 44.” RG24, vol. 10897, Library and Archives Canada.
La Régiment de la Chaudière War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Law, Cecil. “Compilation of South Saskatchewan Regiment Casualties.” In possession of author.
———. “Lochtenberg–23 Sep 44 to 2 Oct 44.” Unpublished memoir, in possession of author.
———. “Sniper.” Unpublished account, in possession of author.
———. “South Beveland Peninsula Battles.” Unpublished account, in possession of author.
Le Régiment de Maisonneuve War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
McQuarrie, Alex English trans. in possession of author from Cent ans d’histoire d’un régiment canadien-français: les Fusiliers Mont-Royal, 1869-1969. Montréal: Editions Du Jour Montréal, 1971.
“Memorandum on Operations of 4 Cdn. Armd. Div. on Leopold Canal, 13–14 Sep. 44.” Vol. 10936, RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
“Miscellaneous Papers, 1944–1979 Regarding a Chaplain’s Role.” MG31, vol. F18, Library and Archives Canada.
19th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
9th Canadian Field Squadron, RCE War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
9th Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library a
nd Archives Canada.
North Nova Scotia Highlanders War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
“Operation ‘Switchback’: The Clearing of the South Bank of the Schelde (Battle Narrative Prepared by Historical Officer, 3 CDN INF DIV.” Canadian Operations in North-West Europe: October–November 1944, Extracts from War Diaries and Memoranda. (Series 18), OI8 (D2) Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
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Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
The Recollections of the Regina Rifles: N.W. Europe World War 2, June 6, 1944–May 8, 1945. Looseleaf folder in possession of author.
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“Report No. 183 Historical Section Canadian Military Headquarters: Canadian Participation in the Operations in North-West Europe—Part IV: First Canadian Army in the Pursuit (23 Aug–30 Sep).” Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.
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“Report on the Islands of South Beveland and Walcheren and the Mainland Opposite the Islands to the South of the River Scheldt.” RG24, vol. 10539, Library and Archives Canada.
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Rodgers, N.R. “Personal Diary.” George Metcalf Archival Collection, Canadian War Museum.
Royal Hamilton Light Infantry War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Royal Regina Rifles Regiment, 1st Battalion War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Royal Winnipeg Rifles War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Seaborn, Robert Lowder. Diary, Robert Lowder Seaborn and family. MG31, F 18, vols. 2–6, Library and Archives Canada.
2nd Canadian Anti-Tank Regiment, RCA War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
II Canadian Corps War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
7th Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG 24, Library and Archives Canada.
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6th Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
6th Canadian Field Regiment War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
South Saskatchewan Regiment War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
10th Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
3rd Canadian Anti-Tank Regiment War Diary, Sept–Nov 1944. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.
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Index
Ranks given for individuals are highest
attained as of Nov. 6, 1944.
Aachen, 115
Aalter, 60
Aardenburg, 16, 204, 213, 225, 249, 261, 266, 282, 327
Abdijlaan, 290–92, 298–99
Achterbroek, 186, 352, 360–61
Adamoski, L. Cpl. Bert, 218
Adams, Lt., 364
Adams, Capt. Ted, 174–75
Albert Canal, 45, 47–48, 54–56, 58, 63–65, 67–69, 77, 80, 91, 93, 98, 100, 103, 116, 143, 145, 148, 172
Alexander, Pte. W.C., 131
Allan, CSM Don S., 299
Allied Expeditionary Air Force (AEAF), 133, 163
Alphen, 289
Anderson, Capt. Jock, 238, 240, 244, 275
Anderson, Lt. John, 198
Angelina Polder, 280, 284
Annable, Lt. Ted, 248
Antwerp, 1–3, 13, 20, 41–42, 53–55, 58–67, 71–72, 74–75, 79–80, 86, 91–93, 102–04, 107, 120–21, 126, 131, 133–34, 136, 139, 143, 145, 147–48, 154, 163–65, 177, 204, 288–89, 291, 306, 320, 326, 329, 405, 441, 451, 453, 459–60, 461–63, 465
British failure to secure port of, 43–50
given top priority, 253–58
Antwerp–Turnhout Canal, 93, 99, 102–04, 107, 114–15, 119, 124, 133, 139, 143, 154, 186, 198, 289–90, 292, 378, 441, 465
Armstrong, Maj. Gord, 408, 424–26
Armstrong, Pte. Malcolm Elvin Thomas, 247
Arnemuiden, 432
Arnhem, 49, 58, 74, 77–79, 92, 115, 254
Aschmann, Capt., 161, 451
Ashby, Rfn. Gordon, 213–14
Atkinson, Maj. Don, 454
Axel, 72–73
Baarland, 390, 394
Baker, Maj. Frederick “Franco,” 95–96, 194, 434
Bannerman, Lt. George, 207–08
Barclay, Lt. William Noel, 212
Barkman, Capt. W.H., 454
Barrett, Rfn. James, 343
Barrick, Pte. W.J., 214
Barry, CSM Wilf, 228
Bath, 188–89
Baylay, Maj. G.T., 363, 416, 418–19
Beatty, Maj. D.S. “Tim,” 188–89, 200–01
Beaudoin, Maj. Fernand, 105
Beer, Capt. John, 225–26
Begg, Sgt., 332
Bell, Spr. Cecil Amos, 143
Bennett, Lt. Col. Paul, 69
Berendrecht, 173, 175–76
Bergen op Zoom, 54, 87, 90–91, 115, 121, 134, 154, 171–72, 176, 188–89, 191–92, 196, 288, 291, 310, 322, 326, 352, 368, 372, 379, 382, 384–85, 388–89, 407, 411–18, 420–21, 426
Bergin, Lt. Ken, 217–19
Bergse Baan, 385
Beringen, 58
Berry, Lt. Maurice, 404–05, 429
Besen, Lt. Simeon, 380
Beveland Canal, 81, 390–91, 394–95
Bibeau, Lt. Col. Julien, 182, 440
Biervliet, 271, 275, 277–78, 280, 337