Grandmother van Bragt
I was only 3 years and 4 months old,I was with my mother on the Dam ,we were laying down behind a lamp post. You just see my little legs, my stroller disappeared in the chaos.
Bob Vandenbosch
It happened on May 7 at the Dam, where it was crowded. Barrel organ music. Pulpit. Suddenly shooting from the Groote Club. No panic, which lasted a few seconds before dead and wounded fell and the exodus began. BS’er with… (READ MORE)
Romy Overdorp
De Dam shooting May 7th 1945 This post is going to be a little history lesson and personal story of my family. As you all know the 4th of May we remember the casualties of WWII. On the 5th of… (READ MORE)
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Chronological order:
The events of May 1945 in chronological order: Sunday May 6th: Several newspapers, including De Waarheid mention on Sunday May 6th 1945 that the Canadians are set to arrive in Amsterdam on the next day. One can also read here… (READ MORE)