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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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I’m not saying it’s roasting, but Bernard Montgomery just rolled by in a Churchill and asked me the way to El Alamein. 🌞

I’m not saying it’s roasting, but Bernard Montgomery just rolled by in a Churchill and asked me the way to El Alamein. 🌞

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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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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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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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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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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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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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En nu draait ie dus Deep Purple.☺️

En nu draait ie dus Deep Purple.☺️

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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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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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After a life of sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll, Dutch rock star Herman Brood died after jumping from the roof of the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam on this day in 2001. The last time I saw him perform was in 1991 in Tübingen, Germany. The first half of the show was disastrous. He was heavily stoned and repeatedly sang the simple, almost childlike song Sunday Morning by The Velvet Underground. The German audience grumbled loudly, clearly unhappy with what they were seeing. During the intermission, I spotted Brood’s manager, Koos van Dijk. I told him things weren’t going well. He laughed and told me not to worry. Carrying two bottles of whisky, he disappeared into the singer’s dressing room. A little later, a reborn Herman Brood walked back onto the stage. With incredible energy, he launched into his best songs. The roof nearly came off the small venue. The German crowd loved it, chanting, “Hi ha ho, Herman geht nie K.O.” Until July 11, 2001…

After a life of sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll, Dutch rock star Herman Brood died after jumping from the roof of the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam on this day in 2001. The last time I saw him perform was in 1991 in Tübingen, Germany. The first half of the show was disastrous. He was heavily stoned and repeatedly sang the simple, almost childlike song Sunday Morning by The Velvet Underground. The German audience grumbled loudly, clearly unhappy with what they were seeing. During the intermission, I spotted Brood’s manager, Koos van Dijk. I told him things weren’t going well. He laughed and told me not to worry. Carrying two bottles of whisky, he disappeared into the singer’s dressing room. A little later, a reborn Herman Brood walked back onto the stage. With incredible energy, he launched into his best songs. The roof nearly came off the small venue. The German crowd loved it, chanting, “Hi ha ho, Herman geht nie K.O.” Until July 11, 2001…

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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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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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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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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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Meanwhile in Indonesia. 🇮🇩🤝🇳🇱 ⚽️

Meanwhile in Indonesia. 🇮🇩🤝🇳🇱 ⚽️

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Color footage of a Dutch submarine exercise in Indonesian waters. During World War II, the Dutch Navy operated 24 submarines. In 1942, 15 of them were stationed in the Dutch East Indies, where they fought against the Japanese Navy. Only five of these submarines survived the war.

Color footage of a Dutch submarine exercise in Indonesian waters. During World War II, the Dutch Navy operated 24 submarines. In 1942, 15 of them were stationed in the Dutch East Indies, where they fought against the Japanese Navy. Only five of these submarines survived the war.

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When people say the Netherlands is flat, they’ve probably never heard of Mount Scenery. At 887 meters, it’s the highest mountain in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. And yes, this active volcano is just 6,982 km from Amsterdam. 🇳🇱 #Saba

When people say the Netherlands is flat, they’ve probably never heard of Mount Scenery. At 887 meters, it’s the highest mountain in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. And yes, this active volcano is just 6,982 km from Amsterdam. 🇳🇱 #Saba

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On this day in 1940, Dutch submarine O 13, with a crew of 34, failed to return from a patrol in the North Sea. O 13 is still officially listed as “on patrol”, as it is the last of the 7 Dutch submarines lost during World War II that has yet to be found.

On this day in 1940, Dutch submarine O 13, with a crew of 34, failed to return from a patrol in the North Sea. O 13 is still officially listed as “on patrol”, as it is the last of the 7 Dutch submarines lost during World War II that has yet to be found.

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Jerney Kaagman is vandaag 79 geworden. 79! Dansen kon ze niet, maar dat maakte mij als puber niets uit!

Jerney Kaagman is vandaag 79 geworden. 79! Dansen kon ze niet, maar dat maakte mij als puber niets uit!

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

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

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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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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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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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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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