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Westerbork

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A first look at Westerbork

For the Dutch, the name of Westerbork is inseparably linked to the horrors of World War II, as the Germans ran a large transit camp just a few kilometres out of the village centre. The former camp ground is closer to Hooghalen than Westerbork, but the name is imprinted deeply in the national memory. The village of Westerbork today is a pleasant place, offering plenty of…

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