One Day of Leave
In August 1939, the Dutch government realizes that war with Germany is a real danger.
In August 1939, the Dutch government realizes that war with Germany is a real danger. On August 28, the General Mobilization is declared: 280,000 conscripted men are called up for the army. This mobilization ultimately lasts nine months. From that moment on, the men are away from home and can only get leave occasionally. The same goes for Jan Segers from Alphen.
Initially, Jan is stationed not far from home: near the border of the Dutch hamlet of Strijbeek. But shortly after the German invasion of Poland, on September 1, 1939, Jan is quartered in Veenendaal, near the Grebbeberg. And then Jonneke Segers gives birth to their seventh child...
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