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Article by Peter Bakker
Published on November 20th, 2024

Archie Hodgson & Edward Commanda, First Nations liberators from Canada

This article, by Peter Bakker and Petra Sjouwerman, was originally published in 1995 under the title 'Two Indian veterans' in the magazine Indigo, which is now defunct. The original text has been adjusted in a number of places prior to publication on this website.

Article by Mia van den Berg
Published on November 8th, 2024

Friendly fire on Wolfheze

The is the story of Dick van ‘t Land. As a 17-year-old boy, he survived the bombing on Wolfheze, although he lost his father, mother, brother, and sister in one fell swoop. The story of what he went through has been recorded at the request of his daughter Tineke.

Article by Kevin Prenger
Published on July 27th, 2024

Charles Hess, survivor of the Lost Transport

This is but a part of what we experienced while separated from you. It is meant for you, dear parents, and sisters and brother, and for a few good friends. It does not claim to be anything special; it deserves, however, to be remembered.

Article by Pieter Schlebaum
Published on July 4th, 2024

Crash of Wellington Z1203 near Mijdrecht

Introduction

Article by Arnold Palthe
Published on May 17th, 2024

Ernst Pawlas with the Jäger-Regiment 49 on the Eastern Front.

Eyewitness account by Erwin Pawlas about his experiences in the Eastern Front 1940 to 1945
This text is also available in German and in Dutch

Article by Arnold Palthe
Published on November 20th, 2023

Kurt Kröger, diary from the Eastern Front 1942-1944

Kurt Kröger served in the Soviet Union as NCO in 1. Kompanie Grenadier-Regiment 422, Rheinl.-Westf. Infanterie-Division, Heeresgruppe Nord. His diary covers the period between Ocober 31, 1942 and December 25, 1944.