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80 Years of War

80 Years of War

80 Years of War

2018 1 Seasons 7 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary War & Politics

At the end of the 16th century, Dutch subjects revolted against legitimate Spanish rule. What starts with the discontent of a minority grows into a war that will last more than a lifetime. From Groningen to Brussels, from Den Briel to Groenlo, the battle erupts everywhere. And often that struggle has a strangely modern appearance. Terrorism, propaganda, executions, radicalization, shock and awe; all themes that can easily be found in the war that was fought from 1568 to 1648. In a 7-part television series, the NTR will bring the stories about the 80-year war that can be found all over the country from September 28, every Friday at 9.05 pm on NPO 2. And Hans Goedkoop oversees the battlefield with experts.

At the end of the 16th century, Dutch subjects revolted against legitimate Spanish rule. What starts with the discontent of a minority grows into a war that will last more than a lifetime. From Groningen to Brussels, from Den Briel to Groenlo, the battle erupts everywhere. And often that struggle has a strangely modern appearance. Terrorism, propaganda, executions, radicalization, shock and awe; all themes that can easily be found in the war that was fought from 1568 to 1648. In a 7-part television series, the NTR will bring the stories about the 80-year war that can be found all over the country from September 28, every Friday at 9.05 pm on NPO 2. And Hans Goedkoop oversees the battlefield with experts.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Foreplay

In 1568 the Counts Egmont and Van Horne are beheaded on the market in Brussels. It is the provisional conclusion of the

EP 2

Terror

William of Orange has fled to Germany. There he organizes troops to fight against the monarch in the Netherlands, Philip

EP 3

Civil War

The Spanish army retaliates when towns and villages defect to Orange. After Mechelen and Zutphen, it was Naarden's turn

EP 4

Religion

Catholic or Protestant, that is the question during the Eighty Years' War. Although William of Orange has the idea that

EP 5

Discipline

After the death of William of Orange, his son Maurits takes over. At that point, the Rebellion is not in very good shape

EP 6

Farmer Grief

There has been no fighting in Holland for years, where the Golden Age begins at the beginning of the 17th century. But i

EP 7

Peace

As long as Holland is willing to pay for the war, Frederik Hendrik can continue his struggle. The war is even expanded w

Popular Cast

Hans Goedkoop

Hans Goedkoop

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