Where Did the Canadian Soldiers Fall in Europe?

The Canadian soldiers buried in war cemeteries across Europe lost their lives in various pivotal battles during World War II. Below are some of the major cemeteries and the battles in which these soldiers fought:

Netherlands

• Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery – Soldiers fell during the Battle of the Rhineland and the liberation of the Netherlands in 1944-1945.
• Holten Canadian War Cemetery – Many died during the liberation of Eastern Netherlands and the advance into Germany.
• Bergen-op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery – Soldiers fell in the Battle of the Scheldt, a crucial campaign in 1944.

France

• Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery – Soldiers fell during the D-Day landings on Juno Beach and battles across Normandy.
• Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery – Many lost their lives during the advance toward Falaise, a key battle in August 1944.
• Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery – Soldiers fell during the Dieppe Raid in 1942, one of Canada’s most tragic operations.
• Adanac Military Cemetery – Contains Canadian graves from various battles in France.

Belgium

• Adegem Canadian War Cemetery – Soldiers fell during the Battle of the Scheldt and the liberation of Belgium.
• Florenville Cemetery – A smaller cemetery with Canadian war graves.

Italy

• Moro River Canadian War Cemetery – Soldiers lost their lives during the Italian Campaign, including the Battle of Ortona in 1943.