Five Brothers and a War

1945 Summary

Nov 14

International war crimes tribunal against eighteen Nazi leaders starts at Neuremberg, several other top Nazis have committed suicide.

Koningin Wilhelmina opens parliamentary session with emergency representation, announces program to deal with serious housing shortage.

Nov 20

Nov 27

Thousands gather in Haarlem to remember fallen resistance people, 422 were killed in dunes at Overveen alone, and rebury remains of Hannie Schaft, the only woman among them, at field of honor at Bloemendaal.

Nov 28

Dutch tribunal pronounces death sentence on Nazi-leader Mussert.

Dec 15

In camps for Nazi collaborators 92,485 (among them 21,923 women) await trial, down from about 150,000 originally. Rumors of mistreatment abound.

Dec 18

Emotional scenes and sharp protest against Amsterdam Opera for producing “Tosca.” Same production was played by same people for Germans during occupation years.

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