By 1944, the Netherlands was a nation on edge—its people caught between the tightening grip of Nazi rule and the rising wave of underground defiance. In Episode 4 of Woven in Courage, we dive deep into the heart of the Dutch resistance in Groningen, a region where brutal crackdowns met unwavering resilience. Through newly uncovered evidence, including my grandfather Fedde Visser’s WWII journals, we explore the possibility that he was more than just an observer—he may have been part of the resistance itself.

As the Nazi regime intensified its control, courageous men and women in Groningen refused to remain silent. From acts of sabotage to the assassination of high-ranking Nazi officials, the underground war against fascism was as dangerous as it was necessary. But resistance came at a cost—many were captured, executed, and buried in secrecy, their sacrifices hidden beneath the fog of war.

🔹 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• The Resistance in Groningen – How networks of ordinary citizens fought back against oppression, despite the looming threat of execution.
• The Assassination That Shook the Nazis – The targeted killing of a key Nazi leader in Groningen and its brutal aftermath.
• Executions of Resistance Fighters – The five men who were buried under heavy Nazi watch on May 24, 1944, only to be secretly moved by comrades in the night.
• My Grandfather’s Connection – His detailed accounts of underground activities, German troop movements, and key resistance events in Groningen—was he more involved than previously thought?
• The Brutality of Nazi Retaliation – From mass arrests to public executions, how the German occupiers sought to crush the growing resistance.

The choices made in 1944 would define the future of the Netherlands. Some chose compliance. Others chose courage.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform.

🔜 Coming next in Episode 5: The Final Stand—Liberation, Betrayal, and the Aftermath of Resistance.

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