Battle of Otterlo

Battle of Otterlo
Date16 - 17 April 1945
Location52°6′N 5°46′E / 52.100°N 5.767°E / 52.100; 5.767
Result Allied Victory
Belligerents
Canada Germany
Commanders and leaders
Bert Hoffmeister Alfred Philippi
Strength

ca. 200

Irish regiment of 5th Canadian Division

ca. 1000

361 Volksgrenadier Division, regiment 952
Casualties and losses
17 Canadians, 6 British, 4 civilians 150-200

The Battle of Otterlo was fought in the Netherlands on 16-17 April 1945. German soldiers were encircled on the De Hoge Veluwe National Park and unexpectedly attacked the already liberated Dutch village Otterlo, leading to fierce fighting in hand-to-hand combat. It resulted in an Allied victory, thanks to the deployment of flamethrower tanks, and considerable German losses.