Heroic actions at the bridges of Empe

It is April 14, 1945. The Canadians have been ordered to capture the heavily defended railway bridge and road bridge over the Oude IJssel. The railway line between Zutphen and Apeldoorn marks the boundary for the advance of two Canadian infantry brigades along the western bank of the IJssel. This mission also serves as a diversion so that other Canadian forces can launch an attack on De Hoven.