TEN STRIJDE!

History buffs Jort Kelder and Pieter Jan Hagens explore the stories behind various Dutch war battles on land and on sea.

Seasons

1. De Tocht naar Chatham

Air Date: 2017-02-24

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

Air Date: 2017-03-03

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

Air Date: 2017-03-10

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

Air Date: 2017-03-17

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

Air Date: 2017-03-24

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.

6. De Slag bij Waterloo

Air Date: 2017-03-31

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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Release Date

2017-02-24

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Jort Kelder

Presenter

Pieter Jan Hagens