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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24-pound cannon at the walls, which was fired during the
event |
One of several little drawbridges over the moats |
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Gates, one on the bridge and behind it one for the
walls. |
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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Detail inside one of those tents. |
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. |