Victor D. Ponten
Director
The Great Offensive (2025)
Season 1
A three-part docudrama commemorating the 80th anniversary of liberation, chronicling the battle in Zeeland and West Brabant. Dramatic scenes, archive footage, and animations reveal the power struggles behind the seemingly united Allied front and its devastating consequences for Zeeland.
Released Sept. 7, 2025
Episode 42 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, War
Production Companies: Dark Alley Pictures
Network: NPO Start
Country: Netherlands
Languages:
Dutch
7.0
S1E1 - Episode 1
After D-Day, the American high command deploys a joint Allied front, but after the liberation of Antwerp, British Montgomery devises his own plan. This creates an opportunity for the German troops in Zeeland. Will they succeed in escaping?
Sept. 7, 2025, midnight
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S1E2 - Episode 2
The port of Antwerp is essential for supplying the Allied troops, but access remains blocked. What sacrifices will it take to neutralize the enemy guns on the banks of the Scheldt?
Sept. 7, 2025, midnight
7.0
S1E3 - Episode 3
After the capture of the southern bank of the Scheldt, the focus shifts to the other side. The final battle begins on multiple fronts. A new landing through the cannon fire: It's all or nothing!
Sept. 7, 2025, midnight
Network: NPO Start
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 128 min.
Released: Sept. 7, 2025
Last Air Date: Sept. 7, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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