Canada led offensives across Holland to end the German …show more content…
Canada aided the citizens through different approaches. On December 7th, 1944, the Canadian Army threw a St. Nicholas Day party for 3500 children. They had Santa, local bands playing, and food (Arnhem). The following spring the allies negotiated a partial truce, allowing the creation of a “truce corridor” , which meant if the fighting stopped, the Germans would allow food and transportation ,(Canada Veterans). On the first day, the allies delivered 40 tons of food, and in total 12,000 tons were airdropped. The Dutch painted “THANK YOU CANADA”, on their rooftops to express gratitude. After the war, Canadian soldiers stayed ,helped to rebuild and restore Holland, and returned with 1800 war brides and 400 children (Renaud 30-31). These acts demonstrated Canada’s support in the Netherlands was not only based on fighting; they cared for the war torn