The liberation of Twente took place in the spring of 1945 and was part of the final phase of World War II in the Netherlands. Here are some of the important events surrounding the liberation of Twente:
March - April 1945: Allied Advance
Canadian and British troops enter Holland after successful Allied operations in France and Belgium in 1944.
In March 1945:
Allies reached the Rhine River and began Operation Plunder, invading Germany.
Early April 1945: Liberation of Twente
April 1: The first Allies reached the Achterhoek and approached Twente.
April 3 ↵.
Enschede was liberated by British and Canadian engineering, after heavy fighting.
April 4-5:
Cities such as Hengelo, Almelo and Oldenzaal were liberated.
April 6:
The liberation of Haaksbergen and Goor followed.
April 8-10:
Rijssen, Nijverdal and other Twente villages were released from German occupation.
German Resistance and Acts of Resistance↵.
The German manufacturer whose advance to extend with destroyed bridges and defensive lines.
The Twente resistance played an important role through sabotages and helping Allies with intelligence.
Consequences of liberation↵.
Many towns and villages were badly damaged by fighting and bombing. Liberation brought joy, but also sadness because of the many casualties.
More reports from
Municipality of Losser named one of six best camping locations in the Netherlands
B&B De Hoenderkamp best Bed & Breakfast of the Netherlands 2025
