Neder-Betuwe on the front line
After the lost battle of Arnhem, the Allies tried with all their might to maintain a bridgehead in the Betuwe area. The front stabilised across the Betuwe near Opheusden and Dodewaard. For about seven months, the river area was frontline.

Battle of Opheusden
audiospot

Grave of resistance fighter Johannes van Zanten
historical

Defensive line De Spees
historical

This used to be Ochten
historical

Pilots in the fire
contemporary

Band of Brothers

The defense of Ochten

Danger of explosions

Belgian advance

Neder-Betuwe in the front line - cycling route
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