Leidseplein in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Marnixstraat 1945 Executions Memorial
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 17, 2023
1. Marnixstraat 1945 Executions Memorial Marker
6 januari 1945
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At this spot on January 6, 1945 five Dutch persons fell victim to the German reign of terror in revenge for an act of exemplary patriotism which had been accomplished at this same spot.
Erected 1947.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is January 6, 1945.
Location. 52° 21.856′ N, 4° 52.866′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Leidseplein. Memorial is on Marnixstraat, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marnixstraat 404, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1017 PK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kantoor Gemeentetram / Municipal Tram Office (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); H.F. Westerveld (about 210 meters away); Doctor Aletta H. Jacobs
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Also see . . . Amsterdam, Monument op de Marnixstraat (Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei, in Dutch).
History (in translation): The monument on Marnixstraat in Amsterdam was erected in memory of the five resistance members who were shot here by the occupying forces on January 6, 1945.(Submitted on February 15, 2024.)
The former Spieghel School on Marnixstraat (now the DeLaMar Theater) was set up as a registration office for the infamous 'Arbeitseinsatz' in the winter of 1944-1945. All Dutch men between the ages of 16 and 40 were required to register here, in order to then fill the empty jobs in Germany that had been created by the deployment of Germans at the front. Only NSB (“Dutch Nazi Party”) members worked in the registration office, as the other officials of the Municipal Labor Office had refused this work.
On January 5, 1945, five NSBmembers were shot dead in their homes by resistance fighters, three others were seriously injured. In an attempt to delay the activities of the occupying forces, the Spieghel School was set on fire that evening by seven members of the resistance group KP (Knokploegen). In retaliation, the occupying forces shot 26 Dutch people a day later, including the five resistance members who were involved in the attack on the Arbeitseinsatz.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 20232. Marnixstraat 1945 Executions Memorial - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023
3. Marnixstraat 1945 Executions Memorial- wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
