The North Sea Flood of 1953
Flood Disaster Medals. Much of the Netherlands lies below sea level. The threat of flooding is thus ever-present. Dikes, dams and polders were created to control the water. Still, these safety measures sometimes failed. Each century witnessed disastrous floods, with levees breaching and the countryside being inundated. The North Sea Flood of 1953 led to the construction of the Delta Works. Thanks to this major intervention the country has since remained dry.
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The North Sea Flood of 1953
Flood Disaster Medals. Much of the Netherlands lies below sea level. The threat of flooding is thus ever-present. Dikes, dams and polders were created to control the water. Still, these safety measures sometimes failed. Each century witnessed disastrous floods, with levees breaching and the countryside being inundated. The North Sea Flood of 1953 led to the construction of the Delta Works. Thanks to this major intervention the country has since remained dry.
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Flood Disaster Medals. Much of ...... ountry has since remained dry.
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Watersnoodpenningen. Nederland ...... houden we het voorlopig droog.
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NG-2005-37
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Rijksmuseum
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The North Sea Flood of 1953
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Watersnoodramp 1953
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after 1953-11-06
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na 1953-11-06
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diameter 10,8 cm
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diameter 10.8 cm
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Collectie: munten, penningen en draagtekens
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derde kwart 20e eeuw
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third quarter 20st century
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