On to Victory

by Mark Zuehlke

  ——. The Royal Canadian Regiment, 1933-1966. Vol. 2. London, ON: London Printing, 1967.

  Tascona, Bruce, and Eric Wells. Little Black Devils: A History of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. Winnipeg: Frye Publishing, 1983.

  Tooley, Robert. Invicta: The Carleton and York Regiment in the Second World War. Fredericton, NB: New Ireland Press, 1989.

  Vanguard: The Fort Garry Horse in the Second World War. Doetincham, Holland: Uitgevers-Maatschappij, ‘C. Misset, n.d.

  van der Zee, Henri. The Hunger Winter: Occupied Holland, 1944-45. London: Jill Norman and Hobhouse, 1982.

  Veenendaal, A.J. Railways in the Netherlands, 1834-1994. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 2001.

  Whistrich, Robert S. Who’s Who in Nazi Germany. New York: Routledge, 2001.

  Whitaker, W. Denis, and Shelagh Whitaker. Rhineland: The Battle to End the War. Toronto: Stoddart, 1989.

  Whitsed, Roy. Canadians: A Battalion at War. Mississauga, ON: Burlington Books, 1996.

  Willes, John A. Out of the Clouds: The History of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion. Port Perry, ON: Perry Printing, 1995.

  Williams, Jeffrey. The Long Left Flank: The Hard Fought Way to the Reich, 1944-1945. Toronto: Stoddart, 1988.

  Wilmot, Chester. The Struggle for Europe. London: Collins, 1952.

  Wood, Gordon. The Story of the Irish Regiment of Canada, 1939-1945. Heerenveen, Holland: Hepkema, 1945.

  Worthington, Larry. The Spur and Sprocket: The Story of the Royal Canadian Dragoons. Kitchener: Reeve Press, 1968.

  MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS, ARTICLES

  Bond, James C. “The Fog of War: Large-Scale Smoke Screening Operations of First Canadian Army in Northwest Europe, 1944-1945.” Canadian Military History. Vol. 8, no. 1 (Winter 1999).

  Dykstra, Ralph. “The Liberation of Groningen—An Urban Battlefield.” The Army Doctrine and Training Bulletin. Sept. 22, 2002.

  Eldridge, Justin L.C. “Defense on the Rhine.” Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin. Vol. 21, issue 1 (Jan.-Mar. 1995).

  Windsor, Lee. “Too Close for the Guns!” Canadian Military History. Vol. 13, nos. 1 and 2 (Winter/Spring 2003).

  WEBSITES

  “Almost Continuous Roar.” In Heroes Remember, Glen Tomlin. Tomlin interview, March 7, 2005. Veteran Affairs Canada, www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?source=collections/hrp/hrp_detail&media_id=2150 (accessed November 24, 2008).

  “Almost Fatal Mistake.” In Heroes Remember, Glen Tomlin. Tomlin interview, March 7, 2005. Veteran Affairs Canada, www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?source=collections/hrp/hrp_detail&media_id=2147 (accessed November 24, 2008).

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  Bentley, Stewart. “The Dutch Resistance and the OSS, of Market-Garden and Melanie.” www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/csi-publications/csistudies/studies/Holland.html (accessed August 25, 2009).

  “Canadian Army Overseas Honours and Awards Citation Details.” Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence. www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/gal/cao-aco/index-eng.asp (various citations and accession dates given in endnotes).

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  www.metsystems.np.ig.org/irish/ (accessed March 29, 2009).

  UNPUBLISHED MATERIALS

  “Actions at Leer and North of Groningen, Prepared by 1st BN Regina Rifles Regiment.” 145.2R11011(D5). Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  Algonquin Regiment War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Angle, Lt. Col. H.H. “Lt. Col. H.H. Angle Diary,” RG24, vol. 20405, Library and Archives Canada.

  Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Artillery Notes on Operation Plunder.” 142.4F14011(D1), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  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), 018(D2), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  Bannerman, Gordon. “Gordon Bannerman account re: Sergeant Humble.” Possession of author.

  “The Battle of Otterloo, Account by Capt. D. Wagner.” RG24, vol. 10941, Library and Archives Canada.

  Black Watch of Canada War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Blackburn, George. The History of the 4th Field Regiment. N.p., 1945.

  “Brief Historical Outline of the Occupation of N.W. Holland by I Canadian Corps.” RG24, vol. 10796, Library and Archives Canada.

  British Columbia Dragoons War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Broomhall, George E. “Second World War Letter Collection of Captain George E. Broomhall.” 20060029-001, Canadian War Museum.

  Calgary Highlanders War Diary, March-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Calgary Regiment War Diary, Mar-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Canadian Civil Affairs contribution to feeding the Dutch in Western Holland (B2 Area).” RG24, vol. 10662, Library and Archives Canada.

  Cass, Samuel. “Letter to Annabel, 21 April 1945.” Samuel Cass Letters, MG30, vol. 3, Personal Correspondence Samuel to Annabel Cass, April 1945, Library and Archives Canada.

  Canadian Scottish Regiment War Diary, March-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Cape Breton Highlanders War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Carleton and York Regiment War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Comment on Operation ‘Cannonshot’ by Major General H.W. Foster, DSO, GOC 1 CDN INF DIV.” RG24, vol. 10896, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Diary Charlie Coy Seaforths, 23 Apr-9 July 45.” RG24, vol. 20409, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Draft Outline of Ops of ICDN Corps in Clearing Western Holland April 1945.” RG24, vol. 10796, Library and Archives Canada.

  Durnford, Roy C.H. “Diary of Major Roy Durnford, Chaplain (Padre), the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, June 1943-June 1945.” RG24, vol. 20405, Library and Archives Canada.

  Dykman, Henk. “The Glens in Leesten.” Possession of author.

  8th Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  8th Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars) War Diary, March- May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  8th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment War Diary, March-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  8th Princess Louise’s (New Brunswick) Hussars War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “The 11th Canadian Armoured Regiment (Ont. R.) Actions Kommerdijk.” 141.4A11, Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  11th Canadian Armoured Regiment (Ontario Regiment) War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Extracts Polish Armoured Division History.” RG24, vol. 10538, Library and Archives Canada.

  “5th Canadian Armoured Division Intelligence Summary, No. 131, 25 Apr. 45.” RG24, vol. 10941, Library and Archives Canada.

  1st Battalion, The Black Watch (RHR) of Canada War Diary, March-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “1st Battalion, The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada: Operation ‘Plunder’, Phase 4.” 145.2Q2011(D6), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  1st Canadian Armoured Brigade War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “I Canadian Corps Intelligence Summary.” No. 271, April 17, 1945. RG24, vol. 109
421, Library and Archives Canada.

  ——. No. 275, April 21, 1945.” RG24, vol. 109421, Library and Archives Canada.

  ——. No. 289, May 5, 1945.” RG24, vol. 109421, Library and Archives Canada.

  ——. No. 290, May 6, 1945.” RG24, vol. 109421, Library and Archives Canada.

  “1st CDN INF DIV Op Order No. 51: OP CANNONSHOT.” RG24, vol. 10896, Library and Archives Canada.

  “1 CDN INF DIV OPS From R. IJssel to R. Emm, 11 Apr-5 May.” RG24, vol. 10896, Library and Archives Canada.

  1st Canadian Parachute Battalion War Diary, March 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  1st Essex Scottish Regiment War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  5th Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  15th Field Regiment, RCA War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Food for the Dutch.” RG24, vol. 10540, Library and Archives Canada.

  Fort Garry Horse War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “The 48th Highlanders of Canada, Report on Ops, 11 Apr-19 Apr 45.” RG24, vol. 10896, Library and Archives Canada.

  48th Highlanders of Canada War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  4th Canadian Armoured Brigade War Diary, March-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  4th Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, April-May 1945. WO 179/Canadian Forces/4th Infantry Brigade, UK National Archives.

  “4th Canadian Light Anti Aircraft Regiment From: 18 February 1941 to 8 May 1945.” Canadian War Museum. Governor General’s Foot Guards War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  14th Field Regiment, RCA War Diary, March-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Hartigan, Dan R. “1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Assault on the Rhine: The Ride, The Drop, and The Objectives.” Calgary. Privately published, 1988.

  Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Highland Light Infantry War Diary, March-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “History of the 3rd Canadian Anti-tank Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery: October 1st 1940-May 8th 1945.” Canada, 1945. Canadian War Museum.

  Irish Regiment of Canada War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Keith, J. Walter. “J. Walter Keith Account.” Unpublished reminiscence. Possession of author.

  Lake Superior Regiment (Motor) War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Le Régiment de la Chaudière War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal War Diary, March-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Lincoln and Welland Regiment War Diary, March-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Lord Strathcona’s Horse War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Loyal Edmonton Regiment War Diary, April-May 1945. R G24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Memorandum of Interview with Lt Col R.D. Hodgins O.C., H.L.I. of C, Given to Hist Offr HQ 3 CDN Inf Div 20 Apr 45.” 145.2H2011(D4), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Memo Summarizing Arrangements for Meeting with Representatives of the German Authorities in Holland, 27 April 1945.” RG24, vol. 10658, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Memorandum of Interview Given by Brig. R.W. Moncel, COMD 4 CDN ARMD BDE: The Final Punch-Operations and Activities of 4 CDN ARMD BDE, 30 Mar-5 May 45,” RG24, vol. 10992, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Memorandum of Interview Given by Lt. Col. G.M. Robinson: The Final Punch, Operations and Activities of 4 CDN ARMD DIV, 30 Mar-5 May 45.” RG24, vol. 10935, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Memorandum of Interview with Brig. J.M. Rockingham, DSO and Bar, Comd 9 CDN INF BDE and other officers, given to Hist Offr 3 CDN INF DIV 4 May 45: Operation Duck.” RG24, vol. 10987, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Memorandum of an interview given by Lt. Col. G.D. de S. Witherspoon, 19 May 45.” 141.4A 29011(1), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Memorandum: Negotiations between Dutch Forces of the Interior and Seyss-Inquart in Amsterdam.” RG24, vol. 10658, Library and Archives Canada.

  Murphy, W.C. “Brigadier W.C. Murphy Diary.” RG24, vol. 20405, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Narrative of Operation Varsity, 24 March 1945.” RG24, vol. 10825, box 228, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Negotiations with Germans in W. Holland 16 Apr-7 May 45, memos, notes, etc., compiled by 1st Army.” RG24, vol. 10658, Library and Archives Canada.

  9th Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, March-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  North Nova Scotia Highlanders War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment War Diary, March-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Notes on Monograph ‘Relief For the Netherlands,’ prepared by Hist Sec G-5 Division, SHAEF.” RG24, vol. 10249, Library and Archives Canada.

  Ontario Regiment War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Operation Plunder (Capture of Wehl).” 1452.R11011(D6), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Operation Plunder: Prepared by Q.O.R. of C.” 145.2Q2011(D7), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Operation Plunder: Prepared by R. de Chaud.” 145.2R 2011(D2), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Operation Plunder: Regina RIF-Battle Narrative Emmerich.” 1452R.11011(D6), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Operation Plunder: Report prepared by Hist Offr HQ 3 CDN INF DIV 20 Apr 45.” RG24, vol. 10907, box 269, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Operation ‘Varsity,’ the Airborne Crossing of R. Rhine, detailed account of operation in which 1 Cdn Para Bn participated-Apr 45, Operation Report as of 30 March, 1945.” RG24, vol. 10825, box 228, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Operation Varsity-Plunder, 1 CDN BN OO No. 1, March 1945.” 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Operation Order. Possession of author.

  “The Operations of 8th New Brunswick Hussars for Period 25 Apr-5 May, covering the Regiment’s activities in the area of Delfzijl.” 20020045.1641, Canadian War Museum.

  “Outline of Operations to Secure North-West Holland (West of line Hilversum-Utrecht), with Appendix.” RG24, vol. 10535, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Period 12 Apr 45-19 Apr 45, Dealing with the Breakthrough at Arnhem and the Thrust to the Zuider Zee.” 20020045.1641, Canadian War Museum.

  Perth Regiment War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada War Diary, March-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “RCA 3 CDN INF DIV: OP ORDER NO. 2, OP ‘Duck.’” RG24, vol. 10914, Library and Archives Canada.

  Régiment de Maisonneuve War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Regina Rifles Regiment War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Report No. 17, The 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion in the Low Countries and in Germany: Final Operations 2 Jan-18 Feb and 24 Mar-5 May 45.” Historical Section (G.S.) Army Headquarters. Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Report No. 19, ‘Operation Plunder’: The Canadian Participation in the Assault Across the Rhine and the Expansion of the Bridgehead by 2 Cdn Corps 23/24 Mar-1 Apr 45.” Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  �
�Report No. 32, The Concluding Phase of Operations by the First CDN Army: Part I, Part II, and Part III.” Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Report No. 39, Operations of 1 Cdn Corps in North-West Europe, 15 Mar-5 May 45.” Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Report No. 56, The German Surrender, May 1945.” Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Report No. 172, Canadian Participation in Civil Affairs/Military Government, Part IV: Belgium and the Netherlands, General Historical Survey.” Historical Section, Canadian Military Headquarters. Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Report No. 181, Operation ‘Goldflake,’ the Move of 1 Cdn Corps from Italy to North-West Europe Feb-Mar 1945.” Historical Section, Canadian Military Headquarters. Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Report on Operations of the Cape Breton Highlanders, Holland, for Period 27 March 1945 to the 8th May 1945.” 145.2C5013(D2), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Report on operations of 9 Cdn Armd Regt (BCD) for period 14-19 Apr 45.” 141.4A9011(D2), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Report on Pepperpot: Operation Plunder, 4 Cdn Lt. A.A. Regt., Various accounts, 25 Mar 45. 142.82A 4013(D3), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  “Reports by Gen H.D.G. Crerar, C.B., D.S.O., on Operations 1st Cdn Army to McNaughton: 7.11 Mar to 5 May 45.” RG24, vol. 10636, Library and Archives Canada.

  “Royal Canadian Dragoons.” 141.4A1013(D4), Directorate of Heritage and History, Department of National Defence.

  Royal Canadian Dragoons (1st Armoured Car Regiment) War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  “The Royal Canadian Regiment Report on Ops, 12 Apr-18 Apr 45,” RG24, vol. 10896, Library and Archives Canada.

  Royal Canadian Regiment War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.

  Royal Hamilton Light Infantry War Diary, April-May 1945. RG24, Library and Archives Canada.