Former Estate Den Honaard
This former 17th century estate witnessed heavy fighting between German paratroopers and a Dutch detachment of police forces in May 1940. The estate was used as German stronghold, but the Dutch were able to recapture it, losing a few men in the fighting.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Peter Schipper
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