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Timeline of the war
The Second World War started in May 1940. The Dutch army resisted the German army, but had to surrender after the Germans bombed the city of Rotterdam. The timeline article summarizes the story of the war in The Netherlands from the attack in May 1940 till the deliberation in May 1945.
The interviews with witnesses give a variety of perspectives on what happened during the war. The witnesses describe the bombing of Rotterdam, the role of the resistance, the hardships of daily life during the war, the hunger winter, and the harsh conditions for the Jewish population.
Stories from witnesses
Excursions
Several places in The Netherlands still remind us of the war. We visited Kamp Westerbork and De Hollandse Schouwburg which played an important role in the story of the Jews. The National Resistance Museum describes the role of the resistance.
What did the Dutch students learn from the project and how did it change them? They reflect on their experiences and share their views.
Student perspectives
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