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Germany's coalition government collapses, Europe reacts to Trump's re-election, and in Serbia, a fatal accident feeds unrest over corruption allegations. Also: Spanish floods fallout, Battle of the Scheldt and farewell, Helen Seeney!

"I don't want to get any messages saying, 'I am holding my position.' We are not holding a Goddamned thing. Let the Germans do that. We are advancing constantly and we are not interested in holding onto anything, except the enemy's balls. We are going to twist his balls and kick the living shit out of him all of the time." General George S Patton, June 1944 The debt owed to those who liberated Western Europe from Nazi oppression will underpin the D-Day 80 Commemorations. Although D-Day was essential to victory in Europe, it was not an end in itself. Study of the wider war to liberate Northwest Europe places D-Day in context and helps the military professional understand the link between the operational and strategic levels of war. One method of undertaking this study is through educational wargaming which enables learning through active participation, rather than passive receipt of information. This short read, part three of three of this mini-series, will outline how this learning experience can be achieved through use of a COTS wargame. Success on D-Day allowed the Allies to secure a firm bridgehead. The resulting campaign was a brutal attritional struggle that led to the destruction of German forces in Normandy and a dramatic breakout across France. Subsequent attempts for a quick advance into Germany failed in the face of logistical constraints and German resistance - most notably at Arnhem in September 1944. A German winter counter-offensive in the Ardennes followed and achieved surprise but was subsequently defeated. In Spring 1945 a deliberate Allied offensive breached the German defences, crossed the Rhine and the German Army surrender in May 1945. How did the Allies win? Interactive study using the wargame 1944: D-Day To The Rhine offers the military professional the opportunity to answer this question. The map for 1944: D-Day To The Rhine extends from the French Atlantic coast to Western Germany. Units are armies or corps and turns represent a month. Set-up shows how the Germans attempted to defend the region. The Allies are not committed to invading Normandy. Other options are available but come with commensurate variations in air support and German responsiveness. The Allied invasion will almost certainly succeed. This illustrates the immense and wide-ranging preparatory effort the Allies devoted to ensuring success. A subsequent breakout can be more problematic and will reflect player decision making. The Allied invasion of southern France - Op DRAGOON - opens up a new area of operation to the south of the game map. Ends, Ways and Means Balancing "Ends, Ways and Means" are integral to success and reflect the game's strategic level focus. Allied victory is determined by the "End" chosen. These range from the swift capture of Berlin through to securing Western Germany and isolation of the industrial Rhur region. In this way the game confronts the player with the historical choices the Allies faced. Central to the representation of "Means", is the use of resource points. These provide replacements and enable movement and combat. A fixed amount is given each turn, mirroring the capacity of the invasion beaches. German occupied ports can be captured to increase this amount. The Allied player faces a decision on whether success can be achieved with the fixed capacity available, or if resources must be invested to first liberate ports and increase resources. The game models "Ways" through the use of resource points for movement and combat. Units can move and fight in any order and this forces the player to think about sequencing of operations. The overall effect of these game mechanisms forces the player to confront the tensions inherent in balancing "Ends, Ways and Means." Thus the player gains some experiential insight into the historical situation, such as the prioritisation of Op MARKET-GARDEN over clearance of the Scheldt estuary, which occurred in September 1944. Chance The "chance" inherent in the nature of war...

Welcome to Antwerp, Belgium! Antwerp is one of the oldest cities in Belgium and is in the Flanders region. It is known for its stunning architecture, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine. This vibrant city is located on the banks of the Scheldt River and is home to some of the most incredible sights in all of Europe.I (Natalie) visited in the Fall of 2021 with my family. I have a great uncle who lives there, and my parents, my sister, my niece, and I visited him and this beautiful city. We started the day by taking the train from Brussels to Antwerp to meet my great-uncle at a cafe for some delicious coffee and treats. The station in Antwerp is one of the most unique and beautiful in the country! My great-uncle took us all around! We walked around the main square, but we stayed pretty much in the same area, aside from when we went to walk along the river for a little bit. The weather was frigid that day! We stayed for a short time, but it was fun to see such a historic city, meet my great-uncle, and spend time with him. It was fun to see how similar he was to my grandma, and he and my dad enjoyed speaking in Dutch with each other, although his English is excellent! That's the case for most of the Dutch and Flemish people. Antwerp is one of the oldest cities in Belgium and is known for its stunning architecture, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine! Lots of good Flemish dishes to be had. Including Flemish stew! We ate lunch at a restaurant near the Cathedral of Our Lady, which we spent a while touring. The cathedral was built in 1352! The cultural scene in Antwerp is vibrant and alive. The city is home to numerous festivals and events throughout the year that celebrate the art and culture of the city. Visitors can explore the city's many art galleries, music venues, and theaters. Antwerp is also home to some of the best restaurants in Belgium. Whether you're looking for traditional Belgian dishes or something more exotic, Antwerp has something for everyone.Antwerp is also a great place to shop. The city is home to numerous high-end boutiques, designer stores, and unique shops. Shopping in Antwerp is a great way to get a feel for the city and experience the local culture.Fun WW2 fact: Antwerp is a deep-water inland port close to Germany. It is connected to the North Sea via the river Scheldt, allowing ocean-going ships to be passed. Following the destruction of Rotterdam in 1940, Antwerp was the largest surviving port in Western Europe and the obvious choice to support an invasion of Germany - helping the Allied powers win the war! Whether you're looking to explore the city's history and culture, enjoy the vibrant nightlife, or shop till you drop, Antwerp is the perfect destination. So don't miss out on the chance to visit this amazing city!

Max Verstappen heeft de sprintrace in Azerbeidzjan als derde afgesloten. De Nederlander liep schade aan zijn vloer op na contact met George Russell in de openingsronde.

Rachel Blackman-Rogers discusses Britain's naval and maritime strategy throughout the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars with Professor Andrew Lambert of King's College London's Department of War Studies. [2:38] - misconceptions of naval fiction [6:35] - prize money [9:22] - the City and the Admiralty [12:18] - the bond between officers and men (and when it got broken) [14:33] - the 'we were treated horribly' sub-genre of maritime memoir literature [16:28] - impressment as an occupational hazard [19:46] - everything wrong with the French navy [24:18] - targeting French privateers [27:56] - French colonial losses [32:47] - the Scheldt as the big British invasion launchpad [39:48] - Europe's transformed armies after 1805/6 [41:36] - how Britain helped - and fought - the Russian navy [44:44] - the War of 1812 [52:02] - how Britain's focus on sound money helped the war effort [55:27] - why Britain's Caribbean colony-grabbing wasn't entirely imperialistic [57:43] - how Nelson lived on after Trafalgar.

Miércoles, 20 de julio de 1910. La niebla costera cubre el carguero transatlántico SS Montrose del que eres capitán. Navegas por el río Scheldt con destino a Canadá cuando, al echar un vistazo desde la cabina principal de mando, ves detrás de un bote salvavidas a dos hombres tomados de la mano. Te parece extraño. Y lo dejarías pasar, de no ser por un caso criminal que acabas de leer en el periódico...Crimen Remix es una producción original de Esto no es radio. Guión, conducción y producción de Natalia Luján y Sandra Fernandez. Las ilustraciones de cada episodio son de Xitlalli Rayas. Idea original, diseño sonoro, edición y dirección de Fernando "Micro" Hernández Becerra.Recuerda darnos 5 estrellas en Spotify, Apple y no dejar de recomendar todo lo que hacemos en esta casa productora llamada Esto no es radio. Nos escuchamos en dos semanas con un nuevo episodio de Crimen Remix. Encuentra Crimen Remix en este enlace: https://podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcast/crimen-remix/id1655748096 También búscanos en Spotify, Google o en tu app de podcasts favorita. Música de este episodio (en orden de aparición): BOPD - Elevatorhttps://bit.ly/3Y6aMH6Loyalty Freak Music - Walking shoeshttp://bit.ly/3XS4b2H

Miércoles, 20 de julio de 1910. La niebla costera cubre el carguero transatlántico SS Montrose del que eres capitán. Navegas por el río Scheldt con destino a Canadá cuando, al echar un vistazo desde la cabina principal de mando, ves detrás de un bote salvavidas a dos hombres tomados de la mano. Te parece extraño. Y lo dejarías pasar, de no ser por un caso criminal que acabas de leer en el periódico...Crimen Remix es una producción original de Esto no es radio. Guión, conducción y producción de Natalia Luján y Sandra Fernandez. Las ilustraciones de cada episodio son de Xitlalli Rayas. Idea original, diseño sonoro, edición y dirección de Fernando "Micro" Hernández Becerra.Recuerda darnos 5 estrellas en Spotify, Apple y no dejar de recomendar todo lo que hacemos en esta casa productora llamada Esto no es radio. Nos escuchamos en dos semanas con un nuevo episodio de Crimen Remix. Música de este episodio (en orden de aparición): BOPD - Elevatorhttps://bit.ly/3Y6aMH6Loyalty Freak Music - Walking shoeshttp://bit.ly/3XS4b2H

Miércoles, 20 de julio de 1910. La niebla costera cubre el carguero transatlántico SS Montrose del que eres capitán. Navegas por el río Scheldt con destino a Canadá cuando, al echar un vistazo desde la cabina principal de mando, ves detrás de un bote salvavidas a dos hombres tomados de la mano. Te parece extraño. Y lo dejarías pasar, de no ser por un caso criminal que acabas de leer en el periódico...Sigue Crimen Remix en: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Yw52X9Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/3lG7w6UO donde sea que escuches tus podcasts. Crimen Remix es una producción original de Esto no es radio. Guión, conducción y producción de Natalia Luján y Sandra Fernandez. Las ilustraciones de cada episodio son de Xitlalli Rayas. Idea original, diseño sonoro, edición y dirección de Fernando "Micro" Hernández Becerra.Recuerda darnos 5 estrellas en Spotify, Apple y no dejar de recomendar todo lo que hacemos en esta casa productora llamada Esto no es radio. Nos escuchamos en dos semanas con un nuevo episodio de Crimen Remix. Encuentra Crimen Remix en este enlace: https://podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcast/crimen-remix/id1655748096 También búscanos en Spotify, Google o en tu app de podcasts favorita. Música de este episodio (en orden de aparición): BOPD - Elevatorhttps://bit.ly/3Y6aMH6Loyalty Freak Music - Walking shoeshttp://bit.ly/3XS4b2H

A principios de septiembre de 1944, el alto mando aliado decide dar luz verde a una de las operaciones más audaces y arriesgadas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la operación “Market Garden”. Pero antes, para asegurar el éxito de la misión, tropas británicas deben apoderarse del canal de entrada al puerto de Amberes, en Bélgica, una de las instalaciones portuarias más grandes de Europa. La terrible batalla por el Canal de Scheldt sigue atormentando hoy a los supervivientes.

In een heerlijke lange barzitting maken Tom en Menno korte metten met de waanzin van de dag. LGBTQ-capming, hypotheken voor jongeren, afkoelende huizenprijzen, boycot van Russische dingen en het ferm veroordelen van boerendemo’s bij ministers opritten. Tom en Menno gaan er helemaal stuk op.

In this festival of clown dicks we dig into the famous Travis Walton abduction story and we talk about the WWII Battle of the Scheldt.  Stay golden and slicked up, honkies. 

"Mijn man scheldt me tegenwoordig uit tijdens ruzies en dat valt me steeds zwaarder." "Ik ben al 17 jaar samen met mijn partner. Op zich hebben we een goede relatie, maar de laatste jaren worden onze ruzies steeds pijnlijker. Dat komt door zijn sarcastische toon, maar ook doordat hij mij "dom en vervelend" noemt. Hij zegt dat ik een vervelend karakter heb en scheld me zelfs uit voor 'trut'. Het brengt mij heel erg in de war en hij lijkt maar niet te begrijpen waarom zijn woorden mij zo kwetsen."

"Border post 269 marks the border between Belgium and The Netherlands. This point is regularly visited by hikers who come to visit the 'Groot Buitenschoor' from here. The 'Groot Buitenschoor' nature reserve is a brackish salt marsh area in the Scheldt. It is located at the Belgian-Dutch border where the Scheldt enters the Netherlands and widens from a river to an estuary, the Westerschelde." Recorded by Tony van Dorst.

We take a new look at the fighting post D-Day with Canadian expert Marc Milner. Why has the Canadian contribution in north west Europe been downplayed? A Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Vasco AndradeExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: www.wehavewayspod.comEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recently Netflix released a film called “Forgotten Battle,” one of the most expensive Dutch films ever made. The film explores the lives of several characters in and around the difficult battle for the Scheldt Estuary in 1944. What the film barely touches upon, however, is that this battle was fought primarily by Canadians of First … Continue reading S7E6 – Forgotten Battle: The Battle for the Scheldt – a conversation with Mark Zuehlke →

On this episode the 2020 film The Forgotten Battle, a Dutch World War II film directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. portraying the 1944 Battle of the Scheldt. Also a real time review of a new epic Pop-Tarts flavor.

In CWP Episode 7, James and Mike talk to Canadian wargames manufacturer Alex McCutcheon of Full Battle Rattle Miniatures.   Alex has brought his soldier's knowledge of the contemporary Canadian Army together with a talented sculptor to create a boutique label of gorgeous 28mm miniatures for gaming the Canadians (and their adversaries) in Afghanistan.   There's even a LAV 3! We talk with Alex about his nervy decision to put his own money into the business, and get some mouth-watering hints as to where he might go next (1885 NorthWest Rebellion, anyone?).   We also talk about Alex's love of skirmish gaming, his crazy on again off again GW girlfriend, and a really interesting crossover of tabletop gamers and scale model builders in the Toronto area called Sword and Brush. In the Canadian Content Corner, James and I convene a blue ribbon panel to discuss the new Dutch film The Forgotten Battle, because how many times in a lifetime do we get to see a film about Canadians in the Battle of the Scheldt (which could oversell what the film actually delivers)?  We're joined by grizzled grognard and Canadian Army vet Brian Hall, and by that rising phenom of Canadian military history, the newly minter Doctor, Brad St. Croix, to talk about what the film got right and wrong.  We end the conversation with some thoughts on how we would advise Steven Spielberg if he came to us with a hockey sock full of money and a desire to give the Canadians in WW2 a proper screening. Links from this month's podcast: Full Battle Rattle Miniatures: https://fullbattlerattleminiatures.com Sword and Brush:  Canada's Premiere Tabletop Wargaming and Miniature Painting Expo: https://swordandbrush.ca Lords of War Games Store, Oakville: https://lordsofwargames.com Sword and Board Games Store, Toronto: https://www.theswordandboardtoronto.com Alex's Contributions to the Canadian Wargamer Podcast Digital Library: Mark Zuehlke,  Opration Husky, The Canadian Invasion of Sicily https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003Z9JMS4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Robert Semrau, The Taliban Don't Wave https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003Z9JMS4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Canadian Content Corner Our Guests: Dr. Brad St. Croix: @OTDCanMilHis Brian Hall: @Brian34586884 Brad's You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZZQKAo8CqUzsUoOhuQdYw Brad's Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/OTDCanMilHistory/posts Brad's conversation with Mark Zeuhlke on the Scheldt: https://youtu.be/XGpDwvk5uUc The Forgotten Battle (2020 Dutch Film): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Forgotten_Battle The Battle of the Scheldt: https://www.bing.com/search?q=battle%20of%20the%20scheldt&FORM=ATUR01&PC=ATUR&PTAG=ATUR01RAND Closing Music: Royal Regiment of Canada March Past: https://youtu.be/ylAiGTAc8sA Royal Regiment of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/military-history/history-heritage/official-military-history-lineages/lineages/infantry-regiments/royal-regiment.html   Contact Us: Mike: madpadre@gmail.com @MarshalLuigi www.madpadrewargames.blogspot.com James: jamesmanto@gmail.com @JamesManto4 www.rabbitsinmybasement.blogspot.com  

We are zipping up our Denisons, checking our Rifle No.4s and climbing aboard our Horsa Glider for this week's look at the brand new Dutch war film 'The Forgotten Battle', directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. it boasts the second largest budget ever for for a Dutch film at around €14 million. With a cast of British and Dutch actors 'The Forgotten Battle' is sett during the the Battle of the Scheldt in 1944. Follow us on Twitter @FightingOnFilm and on Facebook. For more check out our website www.fightingonfilm.com Thanks for listening! 

Vandaag in Ochtendnieuws: Al zeker honderd gemeenten zijn bezig met het vroegtijdig kwijtschelden van gemeentelijke schulden van slachtoffers van de toeslagenaffaire en morgen is het precies 20 jaar geleden dat de aanslagen op 9 september plaatsvonden.

In EP131 of the Random history of Belgium, we look at the expansion of the port of Antwerp, we focus on two shipyards and their importance and eventual decline. We look at the Saint-Michiels abbey, the straightening of the Scheldt river, Cockerill yards and of course Boel shipyards in Temse.

Due to the content of our conversation, today's episode is going to be a good one to listen AWAY from sensitive ears… I think you're going to love today's conversation, I know I did! But some topics may be a little intense for, well, littles. Greetings! I am super excited to bring today's guest to you, educator and parent coach Sarah Scheldt, M.Ed.! In today's conversation I'll introduce you to Sarah, so you can come to know her and the incredibly helpful, giving person she is. Today Sarah discusses: - How to handle your kids' toughest days and biggest feelings - How to take care of yourself in the midst of everything going on in your life - Handling when we do push ourselves too far Early on in the pandemic Sarah wanted to reach parents outside of her classroom of kids. So she created an amazing free Virtual Summit on "empowering kids." I felt so honored to be included in the expert speakers for that summit! Sarah's second free online series, Kids' Healthy Bodies, starts on February 15! (Yay! Click here to sign up!) In our conversation today Sarah shares on how this upcoming free Virtual Summit will help you get a handle on talking to kids about potentially tough topics like their own bodies, sex, consent, and stopping child sexual abuse. I'm honored to be a part of this series as well, talking about what to do if you have been the victim of sexual abuse… and you are now raising kids. There will be experts on all kinds of topics around children and their healthy bodies, so be sure to sign up! I know you're going to love today's conversation… If you'd like to see us visually, in addition to listening, you can find the video for this conversation by clicking https://weturnedoutokay.com/356 I hope you find our talk super helpful! Cheers! Karen Links from today's conversation: Click here to sign up for Sarah Scheldt's upcoming Free Virtual Summit on Kids' Healthy Bodies – I'm one of the expert speakers, so I know how awesome this series is going to be. Click here for the Yo-Yo Ma documentary, Distant Echoes, on the time that Ma spent with the Bush People of the Kalahari Desert, learning how they make music – and meaning.

Interview with John Michael Marty and Sarah Scheldt - Educator and Parenting Coach...

... Waiting for the ferry at the Scheldt until Jan Van Eyck will take us to the other side of the river. by Planktone ...

December 2019    After nearly 6 months of fighting from the beaches of Normandy, by early December 1944 the Allies’ front line stretched for 600 miles from the North Sea coast to the borders of Switzerland. The Scheldt estuary had finally been cleared, allowing the port of Antwerp to be opened and to start to ease their supply problems.    With one of the coldest winters on record taking hold and Christmas approaching many of the front line troops probably expected a respite for at least a few weeks. What they didn’t expect was for more than 400,000 German troops to come smashing through the Ardennes on a mission to recapture Antwerp and split the Allied forces in two.   Why was the Battle of the Bulge such a surprise? Was it Allied complacency or German ingenuity? In this “It Happened Here” episode, using contemporary archival documents, Bletchley Park’s Research Officer Dr Thomas Cheetham, will try to answer those questions.   Special thanks to Mr Ben Thomson for playing the role of our Intelligence Officer.   In memoriam, Eileen Younghusband BEM  (1921-2016) WAAF Section Officer   #BPark, #Bletchleypark, #WW2, #Bulge75

Part 8 of the "Battle for Belgium" in the "Belgium in WWII" series is here. This covers the Allies meeting in Ypres, the Belgian gold reserves, retreat to the Scheldt river line, the ships in Dieppe, the resistance around Ghent, artillery, Drongen, the Liège fort, preparations for operation Dynamo, the bunkers and the German advance during the 21 and 22 may 1940.  

Blue of Saint Niklass - Vampire Rabbit - Hemlock - Heart - Tale of Rabbit And The Dancing Turkeys Feel free to visit the website: http://www.hareoftherabbit.com/ If you would like to support the podcast either visit the link for Amazon, then make your purchases as normal.  I cannot see who purchases what, but a small percentage of your purchase will benefit the podcast: https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=haroftherab-20&camp=228761&creative=536025&linkCode=ur1&adid=0Z1J5SZGFHE81DASKT78& Or you can donate to the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4748024 Today we are going to explore the Blue of Saint Niklass rabbit Breed, the history, The Vampire Rabbit, Hemlock, Heart, and Tale of Rabbit And The Dancing Turkeys. History The history of this beauty is a bit unusual. The Blue of Sint-Niklaas is one of the oldest rabbit breeds in the world. The Blue of Sint-Niklaas breed of rabbit originated in the Flemish city of Sint-Niklaas.  Being bred since the nineteenth century, this rabbit breed is only recognized as being in the “Blue” category.  Blue of Sint-NiklaasBlue of Sint-Niklaas (Dutch:Blauw van Sint-Niklaas) is a Flemish rabbit breed.  It has been bred since the 19th century, near the city of Sint-Niklaas, to supply the local fur-industry, and is thereby one of the oldest fur-rabbit breeds of the world.  The Van Beveren, also a fur-rabbit breed, is family and has been bred in the same region of Flanders, the Waasland.  I covered the Beveren in another episode, which led me to the Blue of Sint-Niklass. These little blue beauties were a hot commodity when fur trade was still going strong in that area.  Many of these little, beauties lost their lives for their meat and pelts. Originally, they were identical to the Blue van Beveren and also showed their typical mandolin -shaped physique.  Which rabbit breeds except the van Beveren still were involved in the origin of the breed is not known, the size of the breed suggests that giant rabbits were used for breeding out.  From the van Beveren, the blue of St. Niklaas originally distinguished by the white markings that were required at the beginning of the 20th century in the form of a forehead blaze.  However, since it had not been possible to achieve this badge homozygous, the standard was amended in 1917, that the animals were required color.  The sister race van Beveren has a distinctly different body shape and is slightly darker in color.   The Blue of Vienna St. Niklaas. was especially bred for fur rabbits and was known for her coat quality.  With the decline of the fur industry, the spread of the Blue of St. Niklaas decreased.  The popularity of the breed decreased with the disappearance of the fur trade in the early 20th century.   After the decrease of pelt-saling and fur-industries in the region (and the world) the breed became almost extinct, as it was not popular as a pet or meat-rabbit.  Only a few European breeders in Belgium and France are left.   There are few breeders left of Blue of Sint-Niklaas bunnies.  The Blue of Sint-Niklaas rabbits are now very rare and possibly close to extinction. 1. Flanders – Flanders is the Dutch-speaking northern portion of Belgium, although there are several overlapping definitions, including ones related to culture, language, politics and history. It is one of the communities, regions and language areas of Belgium. The demonym associated with Flanders is Fleming, while the corresponding adjective is Flemish. In historical contexts, Flanders originally refers to the County of Flanders, which around AD 1000 stretched from the Strait of Dover to the Scheldt estuary. In accordance with late 20th century Belgian state reforms the area was made into two political entities: the "Flemish Community" and the "Flemish Region". These entities were merged, although geographically the Flemish Community, which has a broader cultural mandate, covers Brussels, whereas the Flemish Region does not. Flanders has figured prominently in European history. As a consequence, a very sophisticated culture developed, with impressive achievements in the arts and architecture, rivaling those of northern Italy. Belgium was one of the centres of the 19th century industrial revolution but Flanders was at first overtaken by French-speaking Wallonia. In the second half of the 20th century, however, Flanders' economy modernised rapidly, today Flanders is significantly more wealthy than its southern counterpart. Geographically, Flanders is generally flat, has a small section of coast on the North Sea. Much of Flanders is agriculturally fertile and densely populated, with a population density of almost 500 people per square kilometer. It touches France to the west near the coast, borders the Netherlands to the north and east, Wallonia to the south. The Brussels Capital Region is an enclave within the Flemish Region. It comprises 6.5 million Belgians who consider Dutch to be their mother tongue.   Flanders – The Sack of Antwerp in 1576, in which about 7,000 people died.   Flanders – Flag   Flanders – Winter scene by Sebastian Vrancx, 1622   Flanders – 1609 map of the county of Flanders 2. Sint-Niklaas – Sint-Niklaas is a Belgian city and municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Belsele, Nieuwkerken-Waas, Sinaai. Sint-Niklaas is the capital and major city of the Waasland region straddling the East Flanders and Antwerp provinces. The city is known for having the largest square in Belgium. At one point this square also boasted the largest easter egg in Europe. Belsele was already mentioned in a 9th-century document. The new parish was to depend until the middle of the 16th century. However, it was part of the County of Flanders. The power of Flanders at that time favoured the economic development of the city, which became the administrative centre of the region in 1241. The city was never walled, which made an easy target for conquest. In 1381, it was engulfed by plundered. However, the central location of Sint-Niklaas between Ghent and Antwerp, far from the Scheldt, favoured further development. By 1513, Emperor Maximilian had granted the right to hold a weekly market. Around 1580, the church of Saint Nicholas suffered heavy damage from roving iconoclasts. The 17th century was generally a period of prosperity, marked by economic growth, mostly in the wool industries.   Sint-Niklaas – Sint-Niklaas   Sint-Niklaas – Sint-Niklaas Town Hall   Sint-Niklaas – Church of Our Lady Overall Description Body Size-They can grow to an average of 10 to 12 pounds (5.4 kg). They are large in size similar to the Flemish Giant breed (which can grow to a whopping 15 pounds).   Stature-The Blue of Sin-Niklaas is a generally “meaty-looking,” plump rabbit. Unlike wild rabbits, this breed tends to have chunky body, head and legs. Wilder rabbits tend to be lean with thinner legs. The weight of the animals is 4.5-6 kg, with an ideal of 5.5 kg. The body is stocky and cylindrical, viewed from above, the animals should act rectangular. The 14-16 cm long ears are worn V-shaped. The coat color of the breed is a very bright, steady blue. The eyes are blue-gray, the claw horn color. The breed is not allowed in Germany. ears and eyes Coat Coat-This rare breed of bunny, as imagined, has a beautiful coat. It is a thick, lush coat that is sometimes a creamy gray or bluish color. It would be hard for any rabbit breeder or bunny fanatic not to be able to identify this breed. The special color of the coat could be due to a unique mutation. Originally, the (Blue) Van Beveren and St Nicholas Blue were considered the same breed. Now that has changed and these two varieties are kept well apart in terms of shape, size, weight and color. colors Since 1917, Blauwe Van Sint Niklaas rabbits have all been the uniform blue-grey uniform color. care Bunnies can make great pets, no matter which breed you pick.  However, before you run right out and grab a new furry buddy, do your research. Many people go out spontaneously (especially around Easter) to get a bunny. Yes, they are beautiful-but they do require upkeep. This upkeep can be time consuming and sometimes expensive. Be sure you are interested in the Blue of Sint-Niklaas because you genuinely want a pet to love and care for. Don’t let the Blue of Sint-Niklaas become part of a collection, a thing, just something you can say you have. Hopefully, you will choose your new, furry companion for the right reasons. He will give you companionship for years to come. diet Health Temperment/behavior If your Blue of Sint-Niklaas bunny is tame enough, he may be a good cuddler.  The Blue of Sint-Niklaas breed could make great “showbunnies” if you’re into bunny beauty contests. Blauwe Van Sint Niklaas rabbits are quiet, good-natured and friendly animal that enjoys a spacious hutch. uses Rabbits tend to be bred for one of four things: meat, fur, show, or pet use. The St. Nik rabbit is referred to as an “All-Purpose Rabbit” because it fulfills all four of these purposes.  It is a Multi-purpose rabbit, and It is a fine breed for either meat production or for showing, and they should also make for a great pet!  Even though this is a large breed of rabbit, they are gentle and easily handled. This makes them good for pets or show rabbits as well as meat production. Whether you’re looking for a furry, pal or a show pet, the Blue of Sint-Niklaas is truly grand.  Are you looking for a unique and fuzzy pet? How about an unusual bunny? Blue of Sint-Niklaas is an unusual name for and unusual rabbit breed. Club Internationally, only blue varieties are accepted by the standard, in contrary to the Van Beverens, where other varieties are accepted. Also in contrary to the Van Beverens, the weight of the Blue of Sint-Niklaas is much larger, up to 12 lb (5.4 kg) indicating resemblance to the Flemish Giant. There are few breeders left of Blue of Sint-Niklaas bunnies. The Blue of Sint-Niklaas rabbits are now very rare and possibly close to extinction.  . They are not on the endangered species list YET. The American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) maintains the breed standard for all of the recognized rabbit and cavy breeds for it's international membership.  Recognized breeds are eligible for Registration and Grand Champion recognition. The AMERICAN RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION, INC. is an organization dedicated to the promotion, development, and improvement of the domestic rabbit and cavy.  With over 30,000 members throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad, its members range from the pet owner with one rabbit or cavy to the breeder or commercial rabbit raiser with several hundred animals.  Each aspect of the rabbit and cavy industry, whether it be for fancy, as a pet, or for commercial value, is encouraged by the organization. The British Rabbit Council (BRC) is a British showing organization for rabbit breeders. Originally founded as The Beveren Club in 1918, its name first changed to British Fur Rabbit Society and finally to The British Rabbit Society. Today, the BRC among other things investigates rabbit diseases, maintains a catalog of rabbit breeds, and sets rules for about 1,000 rabbit shows annually in the UK. Owners of house rabbits are also encouraged to join the organization to learn how to care optimally for their pets. “Presented” means that they are there on exhibit for the ARBA committee to see and vote on if they would like to accept the new breed. Have I Missed Anything? If you know something about the breed standard, history or status of this rabbit, please let me know.   Do You Have a Story About This Particular Breed?  What do you love about them? Do you have any tips or tricks up your sleeve for what might make this breed happiest? Perhaps you're a breeder of this type of rabbit. Let us know, and maybe we can set up an interview? history, superstations, pop culture Let them know how to donate News Any kick starter campaigns? Contact information and Close. http://blue-of-sint-niklaas.rabbits-for-sale.info/ http://www.second-opinion-doc.com/blue-of-sint-niklaas-rabbit-breed.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rabbit_breeds http://www.youpet.com/rabbit-breeds/ http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-rabbit-breeds.htm http://vetbook.org/wiki/rabbit/index.php?title=Blue_of_Sint-Niklaas http://wikivisually.com/wiki/Blue_of_Sint-Niklaas http://memim.com/blue-of-sint-niklaas.html https://www.omlet.co.uk/breeds/rabbits/st._nicholas_blue With its crazed bulging eyes, huge fangs and claws, The Vampire Rabbit of Newcastle is a mysterious grotesque that has perched above the ornate rear door of the historic Cathedral Buildings, facing the rear of St Nicholas Cathedral for over a hundred years but no one is quite sure why the blood-sucking lepus was created. Erected with the rest of the building in 1901, locals tell a tale of grave robbers who were running rampant in the area until one dark night the fanged beastie rose on the door opposite the graveyard as if to scare off future robbers. Less superstitiously, it has also been theorized that the vampire rabbit is in fact a hare whose ears were mistakenly put on backwards. If this were the case the bloody little creature could have been installed to reference Sir George Hare Phipson, a local doctor, Freemason, and friend of the cathedral’s architect. Most basically the rabbit could simply be meant to represent the coming of spring, invoking the same symbolic association that created the Easter Bunny. While the vampire rabbit of Newcastle was originally the same sandy color of the surrounding stonework, in modern times it has been painted a menacing black with droplets of blood staining its teeth and claws. http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-vampire-rabbit-of-newcastle If it is a hare, it could have been a quirky reference to a doctor in Newcastle at the time called Sir George Hare Phipson, also founder of Durham Masonic Hall, who was a friend of William H Wood, one of trio of architects behind the Cathedral Buildings adjacent to St Nicholas’. Wood may have been a freemason himself and hares appear in masonic symbolism. Or maybe the carving was a touch of Mad March Hare humour from the architects; the others being Thomas Oliver and John Leeson who, with Wood, transformed the west side of Dean Street from Mosely Street to The Side during those years. A decade ago the Vampire Rabbit enjoyed a brief moment in the limelight when it formed part of a light festival. During a winter Glow event in 2006, the carving was illuminated in pink, making it look even more weird and wonderful, and there were projections of it across the city. With so little known about the carving, there had been an appeal the previous year for any information about it to be included in an online archive involving Tyne and Wear Archive and Museums and Newcastle University. But the rabbit, which has had a few licks of paint over the years, including being turned black with its teeth, eyes and claws picked out in red, still retains its air of mystery. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/stories-behind-newcastles-called-vampie-12455793 Hemlock Heart Tale of Rabbit And The Dancing Turkeys https://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tale-of-rabbit-and-the-dancing-turkeys.htm One time while Wild-Cat was out hunting he came upon Rabbit in the tall grass. Rabbit and Wild-Cat were enemies, and so they began to fight. Soon Wild-Cat had Rabbit down and was about to kill him, when Rabbit said: “How would you like some nice Turkeys to eat?” “That is just what I have been looking for,” said Wild-Cat. “Well, I know where there are some, and I was just about to catch some when I met you. Now, if you kill me they will all get away. You had better spare my life until I show you how to catch the Turkeys; then you may do what you please with me.” Wild-Cat agreed, and so Rabbit told him to stand still while he sang the Turkey dance song. After he had sung a little, he told Wild-Cat to lie down and pretend to be dead; that he would tell the Turkeys that he had killed Wild-Cat, and wished them to dance around him with closed eyes. While they danced, Wild-Cat was to jump up and grab all he wanted. Soon the Turkeys heard the song and came to see what it was about. Rabbit told them that he had killed the great turkey-eater, Wild-Cat, and that he wanted them to dance a victory dance around him. Rabbit continued his song, and as he sang the Turkeys danced. Wild-Cat peeped and saw one big one dancing near him. He jumped to get it, and as he grabbed the Turkey, Rabbit ran away through the grass, and so escaped from Wild-Cat.

A principios de Septiembre de 1944, el alto mando aliado decide dar luz verde a una de las operaciones más audaces y arriesgadas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la operación “Market Garden”. Pero antes, para asegurar el éxito de la misión, tropas británicas deben apoderarse del canal de entrada al puerto de Amberes, en Bélgica, una de las instalaciones portuarias más grandes de Europa. La terrible batalla por el Canal de Scheldt sigue atormentando hoy a los supervivientes.

A principios de Septiembre de 1944, el alto mando aliado decide dar luz verde a una de las operaciones más audaces y arriesgadas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la operación “Market Garden”. Pero antes, para asegurar el éxito de la misión, tropas británicas deben apoderarse del canal de entrada al puerto de Amberes, en Bélgica, una de las instalaciones portuarias más grandes de Europa. La terrible batalla por el Canal de Scheldt sigue atormentando hoy a los supervivientes.

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The second part of the episode with Stan Egerton explores his fight through the Scheldt, his return home from the war and his start with the Toronto Fire Department. The CTV Episode with Stan Egerton can be found at Here. You can support this site by shopping on Amazon.  You still enjoy Amazon’s great prices, but a portion of your purchase goes to supporting the show. The Canadian Soldiers march through Dieppe with pipes playing.  Somebody got in trouble for […]

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