Ptes. W.R. Pellow and G.J. Corey, 48th Highlanders of Canada, with liberated Dutch citizens. Twello, Netherlands, 13 April 1945. Photo by G.B. Gilroy  P0604

The town of Twello was the final destination of the 1st phase of Operation Cannonshot, which began on 12 April with the crossing of the Ijssel River near the town of Wilp. The 48th occupied the town for 3 days before continuing the Operation on 15 April to liberate Apeldoorn.