Norbert-Jan Nuij Thea and Els were studying in Leiden when war descended upon the Netherlands on May 10, 1940. Law student Thea (24 years old) was jolted awake early that morning by gunfire and saw a burning plane through her… (READ MORE)
J.G.J. ter Braak (1921-1995) Son Frank ter Braak: My mother M.S.I. ter Braak-Jentjens, 94 years old, has experienced World War II in Amsterdam and had heard about the tragedy at the Dam, but was not present. She met my father,… (READ MORE)
Operation Three Castles, May 7, 1945 The greatest forgotten action of the Interior Forces* Norbert-Jan Nuij As an attempt is made to disarm some German soldiers, a shot is fired. Moments later, all hell breaks loose. This event is often… (READ MORE)
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On May 7, 1945, a shooting incident in Amsterdam between armed German soldiers and the N.B.S. resulted in 22 civilian deaths and 125 injuries. Firing began with unknown shots at the Dam square. Major Overhoff of the N.B.S. played a key role in restoring order, risking his life to prevent further casualties.
Tonny van Renterghem (Amsterdam, June 28, 1919- Sequim, WA, July 19, 2009) was a Dutch writer and researcher and technical advisor in the film industry, who during World War II was active in the Dutch Resistance and co-founded The Underground Camera,… (READ MORE)
* Amsterdam, January 9 1901 † Amsterdam, May 7 1945 Johannes Bobeldijk, heating stoker, died on May 7, 1945 at 4:00PM of a gunshot wound in the stomach and perforated intestines. He was the eldest son of diamond worker Johannes… (READ MORE)
Popke Bakker was born on December 15, 1912 in Leeuwarden. He was married and had two children.
His son Sjoerd who was born on July 20, 1943 was named after his executed uncle, is now a famous artist.
Report Present, May 7 1945, I, commander Group C, Smit. P, had during our service on the Dam experienced the following facts and performed these actions. Several minutes before 03:00pm suddenly some salvos were fired by the Germans, they were… (READ MORE)
Willem van den Boogaard was member of the Domestic Armed Forces group B. They were on May 7 1945 on duty at fences on the Dam, when suddenly around 03:00pm a shooting started from the building of the Groote Club.
Central Station Amsterdam, May 7 1945 This incident is not very familiar, two days after the liberation two Dutch soldiers were killed by German bullets. Mentioned below is as good as possible a description on the foundation of the few… (READ MORE)
REGIONAL COMMANDER-BATTLE PART-DOMESTIC ARMED FORCES DISTRICT 10 Charge Concerning the incident on the Dam in the centre of the city Amsterdam on May 7 1945 In the afternoon of May 7 I found myself, C.F.Overhoff, Regional Commander of the Battle… (READ MORE)
C.D.R.-C 10-05-1945 Concerning Incident Dam Report N.B.S. Districtreserve Centre, Section 3 Monday, May 7 1945, at 02:45 pm, I was told to report myself and the Section at the Comm. D.R. to assist with the enclosure of the Dam. Marching… (READ MORE)