{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/657da0f3e3e20a001702e328/6a11b17111eba3cf15f21c12?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Holland's Hidden Heroes: Dutch Resistance & Allied Airman In The Polders","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/657da0f3e3e20a001702e328/1779545813959-04f5f622-c001-4a8b-b561-cd91de43108a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>CONTENT</p><p><br></p><p>The guest today is Lilian van Mourik who has been on the podcast before when we discussed the recovery of&nbsp; wartime Stirling bomber BK716.&nbsp; On this one we feature her efforts to preserve the unique wartime history of the Dutch polders through her podcast Holland's hidden heroes and touring business Polder Pathways. She describes how the massive reclamation projects that turned sea into land fundamentally altered the environment and the lives of those in isolated fishing villages.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>These resilient communities also resisted German occupiers by hiding Allied airmen in swampy reed beds while maintaining a defiant local identity. The discussion also highlights the strong remembrance culture in the Netherlands, illustrated by the enduring bonds between British veterans and the families who honor their sacrifices. Lilian also explores the technical and social challenges of living below sea level, connecting past engineering feats to modern concerns about national defense and climate change. Ultimately, our talk serves as a narrative of how a man-made landscape shaped human courage and a lasting legacy of gratitude.</p><p><br></p><p>Lilian's book choice on Desert Islands Dits is \"The Camino” by Anya Niewierra.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Lilian on Facebook at <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/people/Hollands-Hidden-Heroes-Podcast/61575562570406/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Holland’s Hidden Heroes Podcast | Almere | Facebook</a></p><p>Listen to Holland's Hidden Heroes on Spotify <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/3gZRyTaJU8C2r3LTptDvFr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Holland's Hidden Heroes Podcast | Podcast on Spotify</a></p><p>Find Polder Pathways here <a href=\"https://polderpathways.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.polderpathways.com – 'cause stories matter</a></p><p>Connect on LinkedIn here <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/polder-pathways\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Polder Pathways | LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p>WHERE TO GET OUR DESERT ISLAND DITS BOOK CHOICES</p><p><br></p><p>Most of our book recommendations can be bought via the Unconventional Soldier <a href=\"https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/UCS473\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bookshop</a>.&nbsp;10% of each purchase supports the pod and helps independent book stores on line sales.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>\"BUY ME A COFFEE\"</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to support the podcast you can buy me a coffee <a href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unconsoldierpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></p><p><br></p><p>SOCIAL MEDIA</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram @the_unconventional_soldier_pod.</p><p>Facebook @lateo82.&nbsp;</p><p>Twitter @TheUCS473.</p><p>Download these and other platforms via<a href=\"https://linktr.ee/unconventionalsoldier\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Link Tree</a>.</p><p>Email us: unconventionalsoldier@gmail.com.&nbsp;</p><p>This episode brought to you in association with<a href=\"https://isarr.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> ISARR</a> a veteran owned company.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"theunconventionalsoldier"}