Gerrit Gerritsma

Nov 8, 2023 | christiancourier.ca | Gerrit Gerritsma |Emily Wierenga |Jonathan de Vries |Angela Reitsma Bick

In a recently published book on Dutch war monuments (Ruurd Kok, Denken Over Herdenken. Oorlogsmonumenten in Nederland), one chapter is devoted to some monuments that have been erected in the Netherlands not to honour but to mark the death of German soldiers on Dutch soil in the Second World War. Since the 1990s Germans have been known to attend Dutch memorial-day services, especially in the border regions where historical cross-border relationships have pretty much returned to what they were.

Nov 8, 2023 | christiancourier.ca | Gerrit Gerritsma

Skip to content In a recently published book on Dutch war monuments (Ruurd Kok, Denken Over Herdenken. Oorlogsmonumenten in Nederland), one chapter is devoted to some monuments that have been erected in the Netherlands not to honour but to mark the death of German soldiers on Dutch soil in the Second World War. Since the 1990s Germans have… We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits.