Episodes
1. De Tocht naar Chatham
February 24, 2017
42 min
The Journey to Chatham in 1667 is one of the most legendary naval battles in Dutch history. An attack on the English navy, in the lion's den. But what was exactly the plan?
2. De Grebbeberg
March 3, 2017
42 min
In the May days of 1940, the Grebbeberg played a major role during the German invasion of the Netherlands. Unexpectedly, the Dutch held out against the Germans for days, but in the end it was a lost cause.
3. De Zilvervloot
March 10, 2017
42 min
Most people know that the Silver Fleet on the other side of the world, in the Caribbean near Cuba, was conquered by Piet Hein. Jort and Pieter Jan show how this legendary victory over the Spaniards came to be.
4. De Tweede Wereldoorlog op zee
March 17, 2017
42 min
There were Dutch heroes who decided to continue fighting after the capitulation. Hans Larive was one of those. Brave, creative and driven. Pieter Jan and Jort follow his adventures.
5. De Slag bij Nieuwpoort
March 24, 2017
42 min
The Battle of Nieuwpoort took place in 1600. Everyone knows the year. Jort and Pieter Jan discover that it was actually not about Nieuwpoort but about nearby Dunkerque, where the Dutch army never arrived.