Hoenzadriel
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Hoenzadriel is a city in the Dutch
province of Gelderland
. It is a part of the municipality of Maasdriel
, and lies about 6 km north of 's-Hertogenbosch.
The main infrastructure is dominated by the following six roads (descending in length):
The statistical area "Hoenzadriel", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 280,785.
He was born in the German city of Munich
. He was from a wealthy family, his mom was a well known archeologist and his father a scientist.
After the foundation of Hoenzadriel the econonomy was growing very fast. The Golden Age
in Holland gave Hoenzadriel an additional growth. However, after the Rampjaar
(disaster year)in 1672 the economy shrank with about 76%. Many inhabitants of Hoenzadriel lost their jobs and fled to other regions.
Many people thought this would the end of Hoenzadriel's glory, but the reality could not be further from the truth: after the French invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte, Hoenzadriel was marked as a strategic place for possible future invasions, because of its position near the Meuse. Many armed forces moved to Hoenzadriel to protect the borders. In order to station them, an army officer decided to make hangars for the units. Hoenzadriel once again was in the middle of the interest. Many people were moving to Hoenzadriel in order to serve the units.
This however did not last very long. After the Battle of Leipzig
, the Netherlands (including Hoenzadriel) became a free sovereign country and the army forces of Napoleon were withdrawn from Hoenzadriel. Once again the economy shrank and once again a lot of people moved to other regions.
When the world war two started The Third Reich under leading by Adolf Hitler
attacked the Netherlands. The German paratroopers (100,000 men) attacked the Hoenzadiel line (35,000 men) under the command of Ruben van Dorenmaele. Ruben van Dorenmaele was known to be a true communist and his English was horrible. The Hoenzadriel line survived 20 days, but after a second wave of paratroopers Hoenzadriel surrendered.
On 6 September 1942 the German people built the weapons factory "De Hoenzadrielse fabriek van machinewerken". In this factory they produced mass productive weapons like the K98 and the MP40
It was not a really big factory but it was big enough to provide the people around Hoenzadriel work. Not many people joined the resistance, they weren't bothered by the German soldiers. In the city of 's-Hertogenbosch (5 km from Hoenzadriel), was little fort where the German soldiers slept.
On 3 March 1945 the people were liberated by the English general Bernard Montgomery. The liberation wasn't that though. After the Germans were driven out of Hoenzadriel the English people made artillery settlements and destroyed the weapons facility.
Hoenzadriel has been rewarded with the 'best International Train Station' award in 2011. Many international Intercity-Express and TGV
trains pass the 'Hoenzadriel St. Pierre' Station.
Hoenzadriel is also known for its biggest airport in Europa. From here a lot of flights go to the Artic and to the Northpole.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
province of Gelderland
Gelderland
Gelderland is the largest province of the Netherlands, located in the central eastern part of the country. The capital city is Arnhem. The two other major cities, Nijmegen and Apeldoorn have more inhabitants. Other major regional centers in Gelderland are Ede, Doetinchem, Zutphen, Tiel, Wijchen,...
. It is a part of the municipality of Maasdriel
Maasdriel
Maasdriel is a municipality in the province of Gelderland, in the eastern Netherlands.-Population centres:Alem, Ammerzoden, Hedel, Heerewaarden, Hoenzadriel, Hurwenen, Kerkdriel, Rossum, Velddriel, Well & Wellseind and the small settlement of Wordragen....
, and lies about 6 km north of 's-Hertogenbosch.
The main infrastructure is dominated by the following six roads (descending in length):
- Hoenzadrielsedijk( 4.3 km)
- Rooiensestraat (2.7 km)
- Kievitsham (1.9 km)
- wertsteeg (1.1 km)
- Heemraadstraat (230 m)
- Drielsebosch (Dead end)
- Veerwaardweg (260 m)
The statistical area "Hoenzadriel", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 280,785.
Founding
Hoenzadriel is founded by Sjoars van Hoaft in 1564. Sjoars van Hoaft has attracted a lot of people to Hoenzadriel, because he was locally known to be a very good man for the society.He was born in the German city of Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
. He was from a wealthy family, his mom was a well known archeologist and his father a scientist.
History
In Hoenzadriel was around 200 BC and 50 BC an very large Roman camp. There were more then 20,000 Roman soldiers there for the defence of the Roman borders.After the foundation of Hoenzadriel the econonomy was growing very fast. The Golden Age
Golden Age
The term Golden Age comes from Greek mythology and legend and refers to the first in a sequence of four or five Ages of Man, in which the Golden Age is first, followed in sequence, by the Silver, Bronze, and Iron Ages, and then the present, a period of decline...
in Holland gave Hoenzadriel an additional growth. However, after the Rampjaar
Rampjaar
The rampjaar was the year 1672 in Dutch history. In that year,the Republic of the Seven United Provinces was after the outbreak of the Franco-Dutch War and the Third Anglo-Dutch War attacked by England, France, and the prince-electors Bernhard von Galen, bishop of Münster and Maximilian Henry of...
(disaster year)in 1672 the economy shrank with about 76%. Many inhabitants of Hoenzadriel lost their jobs and fled to other regions.
Many people thought this would the end of Hoenzadriel's glory, but the reality could not be further from the truth: after the French invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte, Hoenzadriel was marked as a strategic place for possible future invasions, because of its position near the Meuse. Many armed forces moved to Hoenzadriel to protect the borders. In order to station them, an army officer decided to make hangars for the units. Hoenzadriel once again was in the middle of the interest. Many people were moving to Hoenzadriel in order to serve the units.
This however did not last very long. After the Battle of Leipzig
Battle of Leipzig
The Battle of Leipzig or Battle of the Nations, on 16–19 October 1813, was fought by the coalition armies of Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden against the French army of Napoleon. Napoleon's army also contained Polish and Italian troops as well as Germans from the Confederation of the Rhine...
, the Netherlands (including Hoenzadriel) became a free sovereign country and the army forces of Napoleon were withdrawn from Hoenzadriel. Once again the economy shrank and once again a lot of people moved to other regions.
When the world war two started The Third Reich under leading by Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician and the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party , commonly referred to as the Nazi Party). He was Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945, and head of state from 1934 to 1945...
attacked the Netherlands. The German paratroopers (100,000 men) attacked the Hoenzadiel line (35,000 men) under the command of Ruben van Dorenmaele. Ruben van Dorenmaele was known to be a true communist and his English was horrible. The Hoenzadriel line survived 20 days, but after a second wave of paratroopers Hoenzadriel surrendered.
On 6 September 1942 the German people built the weapons factory "De Hoenzadrielse fabriek van machinewerken". In this factory they produced mass productive weapons like the K98 and the MP40
MP40
The MP 38 and MP 40 , often called Schmeisser, were submachine guns developed in Nazi Germany and used extensively by paratroopers, tank crews, platoon and squad leaders, and other troops during World War II.-Development:The MP 40 descended from its predecessor, the MP 38, which was in turn based...
It was not a really big factory but it was big enough to provide the people around Hoenzadriel work. Not many people joined the resistance, they weren't bothered by the German soldiers. In the city of 's-Hertogenbosch (5 km from Hoenzadriel), was little fort where the German soldiers slept.
On 3 March 1945 the people were liberated by the English general Bernard Montgomery. The liberation wasn't that though. After the Germans were driven out of Hoenzadriel the English people made artillery settlements and destroyed the weapons facility.
Today
Hoenzadriel is growing very fast, last 5 years the population of Hoenzadriel has grown with 30%.Hoenzadriel has been rewarded with the 'best International Train Station' award in 2011. Many international Intercity-Express and TGV
TGV
The TGV is France's high-speed rail service, currently operated by SNCF Voyages, the long-distance rail branch of SNCF, the French national rail operator....
trains pass the 'Hoenzadriel St. Pierre' Station.
Hoenzadriel is also known for its biggest airport in Europa. From here a lot of flights go to the Artic and to the Northpole.