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?
Season 1
6 episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waterloo is the first modern massive battle in which tens of thousands died in one day. Jort and Pieter Jan investigate who the real heroes of Waterloo were and discover that both a Dutch prince and a general play a decisive role.
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Episode 1
De Tocht naar Chatham
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?
42 min
Episode 2
De Grebbeberg
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.
42 min
Episode 3
De Zilvervloot
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.
42 min
Episode 4
De Tweede Wereldoorlog op zee
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.
42 min
Episode 5
De Slag bij Nieuwpoort
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.
42 min
Episode 6
De Slag bij Waterloo
Waterloo is the first modern massive battle in which tens of thousands died in one day. Jort and Pieter Jan investigate who the real heroes of Waterloo were and discover that both a Dutch prince and a general play a decisive role.
42 min
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