100 things challenge - 5: Inundation during WWII

[birdienl]

I'll give you one more serving of a 'Dutch' fact, as this period of the year we do not just celebrate Queen's Day, but also remember WWII (on the 4th and 5th of May). Always a poignant time of the year, in which many stories about this period are told and retold.

Today, I'd like to make you familiar with the use of inundation during WWII.

Comments

[ever_maedhros]

Such a sad story. It always upsets me how much land and resources and how many lives are spent in struggles for power--particularly when one land is being invaded and is fighting for its own freedom.

[birdienl]

You're right and it's especially upsetting when you read or hear about people's lives being lost due to 'mistakes' made by the allied forces who did liberate our country. But war is never black-and-white I've discovered in recent years.

[ever_maedhros]

But war is never black-and-white I've discovered in recent years.

Amen! There's good and bad on each side.

[birdienl]

You're right ofcourse. I think that is something we should always remember on Remembrance days, such as today in The Netherlands. Aside from being thankful that our country has been free for over 65 years, also think of all the places where there is still war.

[msantimacassar]

How sad! So much destruction :(

[birdienl]

Yes, it is....

[mystery_spell]

I enjoy these little history lessons!

[birdienl]

I'm glad to hear that!