Amsterdam prepares for war | Anne Frank House

Overview

The Netherlands anticipated a German attack and mobilised the Dutch army. All conscripts were called up. Bomb shelters were being built in the cities.

Public interest at the departure of the mobilized soldiers from Central Station.
Amsterdam, September 1939.

Photo collection: Stadsarchief Amsterdam / Polygoon

Two soldiers lead a pair of horses with guns at the Grote Museum in the Artis zoo.
Amsterdam, September 1939.

Photo collection: Stadsarchief Amsterdam / Jaap Kaas

The painting "The Night Watch" is taken from the Rijksmuseum.
Amsterdam, September 4, 1939.

Photo collection: BeeldbankWO2 - NIOD

Air raid shelter on the Amsteldijk, Amsterdam, December 1939.

Photo collection: Stadsarchief Amsterdam

On a map in a cigar shop window the public watches military developments in Poland.
Spui 3, Amsterdam, September 1939.

Photo collection: Stadsarchief Amsterdam / Jaap Kaas

Call in the newspaper to donate money for the purchase of anti-aircraft guns. It was partially drawn up in March 1940.

Collection: Delpher / Koninklijke Bibliotheek