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The Great Offensive

The Great Offensive

S1 · E1

IMDB:

7.0
The Great Offensive

Released

9/7/2025

Duration

0h 41m

Genre

War & Politics, Documentary

Country

Netherlands

Cast

Gijs Scholten van Aschat, Mike Reus, Buddy Boerkoel

Overview

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.

Episodes

Episode 1EP 1Available

Episode 1

43m7.0

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?

Episode 2EP 2Available

Episode 2

44m7.0

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?

Episode 3EP 3Available

Episode 3

41m7.0

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!

Cast

Gijs Scholten van Aschat

Voice over

Gijs Scholten van Aschat

Mike Reus

Adolf Hitler

Mike Reus

Buddy Boerkoel

Unknown Role

Buddy Boerkoel

Julian De Backer

Unknown Role

Julian De Backer

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