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Klaas Meijer

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Dutch defence guru, historian, veteran. Loves bunkers. My tweets are my own. 🇪🇺 On YouTube: https://t.co/sA5GwAehM0

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Toch weer activisten die de herdenking in Wageningen proberen te verstoren. Misbruik maken van de vrijheid van meningsuiting. Vrijheid waar vele mensen voor zijn gestorven. Dit is ongepast. Goed dat er werd ingegrepen.

Toch weer activisten die de herdenking in Wageningen proberen te verstoren. Misbruik maken van de vrijheid van meningsuiting. Vrijheid waar vele mensen voor zijn gestorven. Dit is ongepast. Goed dat er werd ingegrepen.

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The old FTF-4050 tank transporter tractor of the Royal Netherlands Army is finally running again. In 1972, the Dutch army had 39 of these FTF tractors built by the Floor Truck Fabriek in Wijchen. They were replaced in the late 1980s.

The old FTF-4050 tank transporter tractor of the Royal Netherlands Army is finally running again. In 1972, the Dutch army had 39 of these FTF tractors built by the Floor Truck Fabriek in Wijchen. They were replaced in the late 1980s.

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Missing man formation with F-35s during today’s Remembrance ceremony of the Royal Netherlands Air Force at the former Soesterberg Air Base. 🙏🇳🇱

Missing man formation with F-35s during today’s Remembrance ceremony of the Royal Netherlands Air Force at the former Soesterberg Air Base. 🙏🇳🇱

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Wat mooi! Onze kroonprinses gaat Defensity College doen en is straks reservist. Trots.💪🇳🇱

Wat mooi! Onze kroonprinses gaat Defensity College doen en is straks reservist. Trots.💪🇳🇱

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The Dutch King, the Dutch Queen, and the wife of the Finnish President thank one of the crews of the salute battery for delivering the salute during the Finnish state visit.

The Dutch King, the Dutch Queen, and the wife of the Finnish President thank one of the crews of the salute battery for delivering the salute during the Finnish state visit.

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En nu draait ie dus Deep Purple.☺️

En nu draait ie dus Deep Purple.☺️

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The Dutch Minister of Defence Ruben Brekelmans lays a wreath on behalf of the government at the Airborne Monument in Arnhem. #MarketGarden81

The Dutch Minister of Defence Ruben Brekelmans lays a wreath on behalf of the government at the Airborne Monument in Arnhem. #MarketGarden81

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Waiting for the new minister and deputy minister of the Ministry of Defence.🇳🇱

Waiting for the new minister and deputy minister of the Ministry of Defence.🇳🇱

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Wait a minute? Did I just see an IS3…? 👀 #Nutsweekend #BattleOfTheBulge80

Wait a minute? Did I just see an IS3…? 👀 #Nutsweekend #BattleOfTheBulge80

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Is this serious? #NutsWeekend

Is this serious? #NutsWeekend

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Missing man formation by the Royal Netherland Airforce. 🙏

Missing man formation by the Royal Netherland Airforce. 🙏

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A lone Dutch Buffalo strides majestically through a wet forest. Only recently this species was threatened with extinction in the Netherlands.

A lone Dutch Buffalo strides majestically through a wet forest. Only recently this species was threatened with extinction in the Netherlands.

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Her Majesty Queen Máxima was awarded her beret today after completing the first part of her reservist training. Following a night exercise and the traditional final march, she was greeted by the King and the Crown Princess. An inspiring achievement and a proud moment.🫡🇳🇱

Her Majesty Queen Máxima was awarded her beret today after completing the first part of her reservist training. Following a night exercise and the traditional final march, she was greeted by the King and the Crown Princess. An inspiring achievement and a proud moment.🫡🇳🇱

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No military vehicles this year at Moscow’s Victory Day parade! Maybe Putin should ask Zelensky for help. Ukraine has quite an impressive parade of Russian military equipment on offer.

No military vehicles this year at Moscow’s Victory Day parade! Maybe Putin should ask Zelensky for help. Ukraine has quite an impressive parade of Russian military equipment on offer.

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In Formula One, overtaking used to take big balls. Today it just takes a full battery. #F1

In Formula One, overtaking used to take big balls. Today it just takes a full battery. #F1

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On this day in 1948, the aircraft carrier HNLMS Karel Doorman was commissioned. It was the last aircraft carrier of the Royal Netherlands Navy and remained in service until 1968. Originally, there were plans for three aircraft carriers. 😳

On this day in 1948, the aircraft carrier HNLMS Karel Doorman was commissioned. It was the last aircraft carrier of the Royal Netherlands Navy and remained in service until 1968. Originally, there were plans for three aircraft carriers. 😳

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The Atlantic Wall was seriously over the top. Even the toilets were bunkered so the men of the Third Reich could poop in safety. It all stemmed from Hitler’s traumatic experiences on the Western Front during the First World War.

The Atlantic Wall was seriously over the top. Even the toilets were bunkered so the men of the Third Reich could poop in safety. It all stemmed from Hitler’s traumatic experiences on the Western Front during the First World War.

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Dutch F-35s performed a missing man formation during the annual memorial ceremony at the American Military Cemetery in Margraten. 🇺🇸🤝🇳🇱

Dutch F-35s performed a missing man formation during the annual memorial ceremony at the American Military Cemetery in Margraten. 🇺🇸🤝🇳🇱

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Unique footage of Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon with his legions (colorized). On this day in 49 BC. It precipitated the Roman Civil War, which ultimately led to Caesar becoming dictator and the rise of the imperial era of Rome.

Unique footage of Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon with his legions (colorized). On this day in 49 BC. It precipitated the Roman Civil War, which ultimately led to Caesar becoming dictator and the rise of the imperial era of Rome.

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In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade. On this day in 1983, a TV series of these brave men was broadcast for the first time.

In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade. On this day in 1983, a TV series of these brave men was broadcast for the first time.

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The last time the Dutch Navy sank an enemy vessel was on this day in 1962. During the Battle of Vlakke Hoek in the Arafura Sea, the destroyer HNLMS Evertsen sank the Indonesian torpedo boat Matjan Tutul as it attempted to land troops in Dutch New Guinea.

The last time the Dutch Navy sank an enemy vessel was on this day in 1962. During the Battle of Vlakke Hoek in the Arafura Sea, the destroyer HNLMS Evertsen sank the Indonesian torpedo boat Matjan Tutul as it attempted to land troops in Dutch New Guinea.

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Fun fact. British main battle tanks run on coal.🔥

Fun fact. British main battle tanks run on coal.🔥

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Historic moment! The British Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker, unveiled a plaque in Driel that finally recognizes the remarkable contribution of the Polish Parachute Brigade to the Battle of Arnhem. At last. 🇬🇧🇵🇱

Historic moment! The British Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker, unveiled a plaque in Driel that finally recognizes the remarkable contribution of the Polish Parachute Brigade to the Battle of Arnhem. At last. 🇬🇧🇵🇱

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On this day in 1946 Dutch fascist leader Anton Mussert was executed for high treason. During the war, he had cooperated with the Nazis. Mussert was executed on the Waalsdorpervlakte, where hundreds of Dutch citizens had been killed by the Nazi regime. Scene from his arrest.

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On this day in 1946 Dutch fascist leader Anton Mussert was executed for high treason. During the war, he had cooperated with the Nazis. Mussert was executed on the Waalsdorpervlakte, where hundreds of Dutch citizens had been killed by the Nazi regime. Scene from his arrest.

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An ageing Shakin’ Stevens in Playa del Inglés? This area is world-renowned for its vibrant live music scene.😬

An ageing Shakin’ Stevens in Playa del Inglés? This area is world-renowned for its vibrant live music scene.😬

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I just walked around the deserted Faro 2 Mall in Maspalomas. The zombie apocalypse has truly begun now. Everything empty and menacing. Even the mini golf was abandoned in panic.🎶

I just walked around the deserted Faro 2 Mall in Maspalomas. The zombie apocalypse has truly begun now. Everything empty and menacing. Even the mini golf was abandoned in panic.🎶

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The Dutch Army used the Bofors 40L70 anti-aircraft gun (132 units) from 1959 to 2005. By 2005, the aircraft it was designed to counter had long since ended up in museums. Most of the systems are now being used in Ukraine.

The Dutch Army used the Bofors 40L70 anti-aircraft gun (132 units) from 1959 to 2005. By 2005, the aircraft it was designed to counter had long since ended up in museums. Most of the systems are now being used in Ukraine.

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Happy birthday Royal Netherlands Navy! 538 years old! On this day in 1488 Emperor Maximilian I of Austria, issues the Ordinance on the Admiralty, in which the separate war fleets of the Dutch maritime regions are placed under one admiral. 🇳🇱

Happy birthday Royal Netherlands Navy! 538 years old! On this day in 1488 Emperor Maximilian I of Austria, issues the Ordinance on the Admiralty, in which the separate war fleets of the Dutch maritime regions are placed under one admiral. 🇳🇱

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The special cycling highway from Voorschoten to The Hague. On some sections, cars are allowed as guests, but they have to adapt their speed to the cyclists. So much better! 🇳🇱☀️

The special cycling highway from Voorschoten to The Hague. On some sections, cars are allowed as guests, but they have to adapt their speed to the cyclists. So much better! 🇳🇱☀️

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Direct fire with a 120 mm mortar? Because why not? In 1977, the Dutch Army conducted an experiment mounting a 120 mm mortar on the carriage of an 25-pounder gun. Normally, a mortar fires indirectly with a high-arcing trajectory. They wanted to find out what the effect would be when firing directly.

Direct fire with a 120 mm mortar? Because why not? In 1977, the Dutch Army conducted an experiment mounting a 120 mm mortar on the carriage of an 25-pounder gun. Normally, a mortar fires indirectly with a high-arcing trajectory. They wanted to find out what the effect would be when firing directly.

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Special moment with the last Dutch Normandy veteran Max Wolff during the Dutch DDay commemoration at Arromanches. #DDay80

Special moment with the last Dutch Normandy veteran Max Wolff during the Dutch DDay commemoration at Arromanches. #DDay80

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The bomb-proof bunker in Calais (Strongpoint 89, Fulda) protected two German 28 cm K5 heavy railway guns. The guns guarded the English Channel. The bunker is 80 meters long and has walls 2.5 meters thick. Today it protects the local McDonald’s.

The bomb-proof bunker in Calais (Strongpoint 89, Fulda) protected two German 28 cm K5 heavy railway guns. The guns guarded the English Channel. The bunker is 80 meters long and has walls 2.5 meters thick. Today it protects the local McDonald’s.

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