Arie Zondervan (1910–ca. 1983) grew up as an only child in a Protestant family. He was born in Berlin but moved back to the Netherlands in 1918 with his Dutch parents. After HBS, he studied Dutch-Indies law in Leiden. He actually wanted to become a naval officer but was rejected due to his poor eyesight.
At a young age, Zondervan developed fascist ideas. In 1933, he and his parents joined the NSB, and later he became active in the WA. In 1939, he became adjutant to NSB leader Anton Mussert. When Germany attacked the Netherlands, Zondervan proved his worth as a conscripted officer.
In 1941, Zondervan enlisted in the Netherlands Legion to set a good example and inspire the Dutch to fight against the USSR.
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At a young age, Zondervan developed fascist ideas. In 1933, he and his parents joined the NSB, and later he became active in the WA. In 1939, he became adjutant to NSB leader Anton Mussert. When Germany attacked the Netherlands, Zondervan proved his worth as a conscripted officer.
In 1941, Zondervan enlisted in the Netherlands Legion to set a good example and inspire the Dutch to fight against the USSR.
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A column of Wehrmacht infantry marching towards Warsaw, September 1939.
87 years ago today, on September 1, 1939, NS Germany invaded Poland, beginning World War II in Europe.
Two days later, Britain and France declared war on Germany.
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87 years ago today, on September 1, 1939, NS Germany invaded Poland, beginning World War II in Europe.
Two days later, Britain and France declared war on Germany.
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Troops of the 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division withdrawing past the Roman Forum, marking the departure of the last German formation from Rome. June, 1944
June 1944
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Heinz Ewald congratulates his wingman Gerhard Barkhorn after his 1000th sortie on the 23rd of January 1944 in Crimea.
Gerhard Barkhorn was the second-highest scoring ace in history, with 301 confirmed aerial victories. Barkhorn survived the war and attained the rank of General in the Luftwaffe (Bundeswehr), a distinction shared by several of his JG 52 colleagues. He passed away on January 11, 1983, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident.
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Gerhard Barkhorn was the second-highest scoring ace in history, with 301 confirmed aerial victories. Barkhorn survived the war and attained the rank of General in the Luftwaffe (Bundeswehr), a distinction shared by several of his JG 52 colleagues. He passed away on January 11, 1983, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident.
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A pro-Axis demonstration in Budapest in 1938 featuring portraits of Ignacy Mościcki, Benito Mussolini, Miklós Horthy, and Adolf Hitler, following the Vienna Awards regarding the partition of Czechoslovakia.
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Into the Third Reich!
We are building the new state!
1931 propaganda postcard designed by Hans Schweitzer (1901-1980), better known by his pseudonym Mjölnir.
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German soldier on horseback passing in front of a burning Soviet BA-10 armored car. 6/28/41
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5th Company of Infanterie-Regiment 52 group, portrait list, 1939.
In 1939, the 5th Company of Infanterie-Regiment 52 was stationed in Leitmeritz (now Litoměřice, Czech Republic) as part of the German occupation of the Sudetenland and takeover of Czechoslovakia.
September 1939: They fought in the invasion of Poland. May 1940 They were deployed to the Western Front for the invasion of France experiencing their first intense combat and sustaining their first wave of casualties.
In October 1940 the 4th Infantry Division was broken up and Infanterie-Regiment 52 was reorganized into Schützen-Regiment 52 (a mechanized infantry unit) assigned to the newly formed 18th Panzer Division.
In June 1941, the unit was sent east for Operation Barbarossa and fought as part of Army Group Centre.
The unit suffered catastrophic losses during the Battle of Kursk in the summer of 1943. The division became so completely depleted that the German high command officially dissolved it in late 1943.
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In 1939, the 5th Company of Infanterie-Regiment 52 was stationed in Leitmeritz (now Litoměřice, Czech Republic) as part of the German occupation of the Sudetenland and takeover of Czechoslovakia.
September 1939: They fought in the invasion of Poland. May 1940 They were deployed to the Western Front for the invasion of France experiencing their first intense combat and sustaining their first wave of casualties.
In October 1940 the 4th Infantry Division was broken up and Infanterie-Regiment 52 was reorganized into Schützen-Regiment 52 (a mechanized infantry unit) assigned to the newly formed 18th Panzer Division.
In June 1941, the unit was sent east for Operation Barbarossa and fought as part of Army Group Centre.
The unit suffered catastrophic losses during the Battle of Kursk in the summer of 1943. The division became so completely depleted that the German high command officially dissolved it in late 1943.
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From 1929, he served as the national leader of the SS, a veteran member of the NSDAP. After the establishment of the Hitler regime, he held key positions such as Chief of German Police and Minister of the Interior.
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Today — October 9th 1907 Horst Wessel was born a true hero of the German people, Horst Wessel stands as a beacon of our glorious movement more than just a man, Wessel was a symbol of our struggle and remains one, a martyr for our cause and a inspiration to all who seek a better Germany and a better Europe as a whole.
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