It is the 1930s. A global crisis is taking hold and, fuelled by growing discontent, new radical movements are emerging, such as fascism. This ideology is gaining ground not only in .. show full overview
It is the 1930s. A global crisis is taking hold and, fuelled by growing discontent, new radical movements are emerging, such as fascism. This ideology is gaining ground not only in Germany but also in the Netherlands, dividing society in the process. Boxing friends Ben Bril and Sam Olij find themselves on opposite sides of the divide during these years.
The German Reich, led by Adolf Hitler, is expanding at a terrifying pace. One by one, countries fall prey to his ruthless expansion. It is 10 May 1940 when the Netherlands is attacked .. show full overview
The German Reich, led by Adolf Hitler, is expanding at a terrifying pace. One by one, countries fall prey to his ruthless expansion. It is 10 May 1940 when the Netherlands is attacked and Dutch soldiers are forced to face a superior German force. Meanwhile, Commander-in-Chief Winkelman must keep a cool head.
The Netherlands is occupied by Nazi Germany. The Nazis regard the Dutch as a brother nation and emphasise that they will treat them with respect. At least… if the Dutch play along. .. show full overview
The Netherlands is occupied by Nazi Germany. The Nazis regard the Dutch as a brother nation and emphasise that they will treat them with respect. At least… if the Dutch play along. German soldiers are billeted with families, which leads to tensions in Dutch living rooms.
The Nazis labelled Jews as so-called ‘subhumans’. Through systematic exclusion, registration and isolation, they were stripped of everything: work, possessions and freedom of movement. .. show full overview
The Nazis labelled Jews as so-called ‘subhumans’. Through systematic exclusion, registration and isolation, they were stripped of everything: work, possessions and freedom of movement. The occupying forces sought, in a cunning manner, to drive a wedge between Dutch society. All of this had a single aim: the complete extermination of the Jewish community.
Whilst most Dutch people obeyed the occupying forces, there were also those who resisted. At universities, through underground newspapers, by helping people in hiding. Resistance groups .. show full overview
Whilst most Dutch people obeyed the occupying forces, there were also those who resisted. At universities, through underground newspapers, by helping people in hiding. Resistance groups sprang up throughout the Netherlands. The occupying forces responded to every form of opposition with harsh reprisals. Time and again, the question arose as to how far the resistance fighters were prepared to go.
With the Allied advance, the liberation of the Netherlands seems imminent, but it does not come without a price. Hundreds of Dutch people die as a result of Allied bombing raids, and .. show full overview
With the Allied advance, the liberation of the Netherlands seems imminent, but it does not come without a price. Hundreds of Dutch people die as a result of Allied bombing raids, and across large parts of the country a bitterly cold winter sets in, accompanied by a dire shortage of food and fuel. The gruelling final phase of the occupation. When liberation finally arrives, it is not only joy that prevails; it is also the beginning of reckoning.
With the fall of Nazi Germany, the war is over. At least, that is what the Europeans hope. But soon the Netherlands itself is put to the test and will end up acting as the aggressor. In .. show full overview
With the fall of Nazi Germany, the war is over. At least, that is what the Europeans hope. But soon the Netherlands itself is put to the test and will end up acting as the aggressor. In August 1945, Indonesia, a Dutch colony, declares its independence. What follows is a bloody colonial war.
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