The re-enactment event was set in 1640, the 80 Years war.  The Spanish forces have seized the fort and the Dutch retake it.  The little photos below are links to larger renderings.

Moat and bastion (with windmill) of Vesting Bourtange

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One of several little drawbridges over the moats

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Living history camp of a Dutch re-enactment group.  This camp was, as you can see, quite popular with tourists.  Of interest are the tent poles.

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In the Dutch camp.

 

 

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In the Dutch camp.

Camp of French musketeers.

 

 

 

 

Another living history camp.

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At times, the rains tumbled from the heavens.

A little musical diversion.

 

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 Wheelbarrow of the Dutch camp.

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