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Lezing: Slag om de Grebbeberg

3 July 2026
- 19:15

In the chaos of these days of war, a gripping story unfolded of courage and weakness, hope and despair, but also of the will to survive. For three days and three nights, Dutch soldiers and officers fought on this hill against an overwhelming and brutal force. The result was one of the most fiercely contested episodes in Dutch military history.

Rob Janssen, battlefield guide and one of the authors of the book *Stoplijn Grebbeberg*, paints a powerful and human picture in his work of what took place on and around the mountain. On Friday, July 3, 2026, Rob Janssen will give a lecture at the Medemblik War Museum, in which he brings these dramatic days to life. Visitors will gain a unique insight into the events, supported by historical sources, testimonies, and his extensive knowledge of the battlefield.

This lecture offers a special opportunity for anyone interested in the history of the Second World War, the Grebbe Line, or the significance of the Grebbeberg for the Netherlands.

The lecture starts at 20:00, doors open at 19:15.

You can also come and have a nice dinner beforehand at 18:00,

Before the lecture, you can enjoy a delicious 1, 2, or 3-course buffet prepared on authentic WWII field kitchens. From 18:00, you can watch the Live Cooking and learn how they managed to keep feeding our Liberators on the West Front for months. The main course we prepare is the Blauwe Hap, a very tasty nasi goreng platter with a story. Come and experience this unique event before the lecture and book it with your lecture ticket.