Thirteen in the War

2009 - 2011•1 season•13 episodes•~25m•

★7.5(2 ratings)

FamilyWar & Politics

Overview

In this 13-part history series, presenter Lisa Wade takes us back to World War II. From the occupation to the liberation, from the persecution of Jews to the NSB (Dutch Nazi Party), from the bombing of Rotterdam to the war in the Dutch East Indies.

Creators

Hein Hoffmann

Watchlist

Main Cast

Lisa Wade

Herself

Marcel Goedhart

Documentaire voice-over (voice)

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Vincent Schuurman

Writing

Scenario Writer: Maarten van der Duin
Idea: Hein Hoffmann

Art Direction

Art Direction: Arne Leddy

Keywords

Thirteen in the War

2009 - 2011•1 season•13 episodes•~25m•

★7.5(2 ratings)

FamilyWar & Politics

Overview

Creators

Hein Hoffmann

Watchlist

Main Cast

Lisa Wade

Herself

Marcel Goedhart

Documentaire voice-over (voice)

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Vincent Schuurman

Writing

Scenario Writer: Maarten van der Duin
Idea: Hein Hoffmann

Art Direction

Art Direction: Arne Leddy

Keywords

Did You Know?

The original title is "13 in de Oorlog" (NL).

The series spans 1 season with 13 episodes in total (avg. 13 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 25 minutes.

The series ran from 2009 to 2011 — a total of 2 years on air.

Originally aired on NPS.

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Rating

7.5/10

Great

2 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

13 in de Oorlog

Status:

Ended

In Production:

Age Rating:

Language:

Nederlands

Country of Origin:

Netherlands

First Episode:

10/25/2009

Last Episode:

11/29/2011

Networks:

Production Companies:

Just Bridge Entertainment

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Thirteen in the War

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Lisa Wade

Marcel Goedhart

Full Crew

Direction

Writing

Art Direction

Keywords

Thirteen in the War

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Lisa Wade

Marcel Goedhart

Full Crew

Direction

Writing

Art Direction

Keywords

Did You Know?

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Seasons

Season 1

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