Comic book – “daàg” THE CANADIAN ARMY IN HOLLAND

Commemorative edition reissue of ” “daàg” THE CANADIAN ARMY IN HOLLAND” colour comic book, written and drawn by cartoonist Jan NieuwenHuys originally in 1945, depicting in comedic formats various scenes of Canadian soldiers in Netherlands, especially interactions between the soldiers and locals, after liberation of the country by allied forces. This reprint was done in Burlington, Ontario, Canada for the 65th Anniversary of Liberation event held in CFB Toronto in 2010, and given to WW2 veterans at the event.

The original was published by the Amsterdam advertising firm DE LA MAR Publicity Ltd. in late 1945 and given out to Canadian soldiers in Netherlands as a parting gift as troops were leaving the country and returning to home.

Classification
Books & manuals
Era
2000 – 21st C.
Location of artifact
Tower, Tower Numbered location

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