Holland or other?

[Thunder]

I'm unclear as to what the Netherlands were called during WWII. Some maps say Holland, others Netherlands. I can't get a straight answer from anyone. Which was it at this time???

[Nectar]

the Netherlands is the official name for my country, and it will always be. Holland is a dumb name.

[Gyenes]

Hello wombat_21!
the Netherlands is the kingdom and official name. Holland is unoffical and is merely the name of two provinces (Zuid-Holland, Noord Holland) the region is jointly called Holland also alot of the people tend to live there perhaps that is why people instinctivly call the Netherlands incorrectly Holland. Also In earlier times the Netherlands where also refered to the United Provinces. Hope that helps!

[Piet Duits]

Hi,

Don't call a Limburger a Hollander. Also, don't call a Fries a Hollander.
A former Sergeant-Major of mine once called everybody who lived south of the rivers (Rijn and Maas) Belgen (belgians).

I am glad to see someone from the USA using the correct names for some of our provinces. Finally not someone who thinks Holland is the capital of Kopenhagen.

The Netherlands were once called the 7 provinces as well (way back).
Holland is the most used way to name my country.


Piet
Nec Temere, Nec Timide

[Erik E]

The German army used Holland even in official documents. This is often re used in later works published.....

Maybe thats why you have seen it a few times

EE

[Thunder]

Thanks for the help! Does anyone know which ports were mainly used in the Netherlands? Where was the marshalling/building port for the "Sealion" Invasion? Which provinces would you consider the most valuable in WWII? Noord-Holland, Gelderland? Also, how important was the bridge (causeway? not sure) crossing the IJsselmeer? I appreciate any assistance...

[Albert]

With the inval in 1940 the Dutchmen fight very brave at the Moerdijkbrug (bridge over the IJselmeer) and even succeeded in destroying it.

[_The_General_]

I'm a Dutch Limburger, and please don't insuld me by calling me a Hollander

[Piet Duits]

I rest my case

[_The_General_]

Thanks for the help! Does anyone know which ports were mainly used in the Netherlands? Where was the marshalling/building port for the "Sealion" Invasion? Which provinces would you consider the most valuable in WWII? Noord-Holland, Gelderland? Also, how important was the bridge (causeway? not sure) crossing the IJsselmeer? I appreciate any assistance...

The biggest port of the world is the harbour off rotterdam!, the most valuable province would be north and south holland, with the capital, the goverment center and most of the palaces!

[Feldmarshall Erwin Rommel]

Which provinces would you consider the most valuable in WWII? Noord-Holland, Gelderland? Also, how important was the bridge (causeway? not sure) crossing the IJsselmeer? I appreciate any assistance...

Like The General pointed out, Noord- and Zuid Holland are the heart of the country and the defense of the country was based around them. As a result, the final and strongest defense line was created around them.
The bridge/dike crossing the IJsselmeer (the Afsluitdijk) was of big importance, because the Germans could use it to get inside Noord Holland and take the most important cities. It was an alternative approach from the spearhead in the South. Unfortunately for the Germans, they couldn't get through.

[Sturmman]

LOL i just found this intresting discusion!

Im from the NICE COUNTRY your all talking about!

And to me it doesnt matter how you all call me, if someone says that Im a ''Hollander'' or a ''Nederlander'' its all good to me!
Even Holland or the Netherlands its all good to me, if people know that its all and the same!

Regards Sebas

[_The_General_]

i, as a Limburger, don't like to be called Hollander

Heren, mag ik jullie uitnodigen op http://forum.wo2.nl

[Sturmman]

Je hebt me al een keer uitgenodigd maar om een of andere reden staat dat forum mij niet zo aan! Niets negatiefs hoor, maar jah ik hou het maar bij dit zeer hulpvolle forum!

Sebas

[Windward]

The Netherlands were once called the 7 provinces as well

De Zeven Provincen?