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Abstract
This article explores the historical significance of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons in facilitating the rapid movement and success of II Canadian Corps during the liberation of the Netherlands in the spring of 1945. While Canadian historiography of the Second World War has rarely offered more than a passing reference to the Dragoons, the regiment played crucial roles in reconnaissance, security and economy of force operations. During the Netherlands campaign, the Dragoons made pivotal contributions to II Corps’ success by providing timely information, preventing gaps in the frontline and conducting offensive actions to disrupt enemy positions, all at significant risk to unit personnel.
Recommended Citation
Meikle, Cameron "Beyond Just Reconnaissance: The 12th Manitoba Dragoons in the Netherlands, 1945." Canadian Military History 35, 1 (2026)
