Holland 1953: Assault of the Sea


60m 2000

Brief Synopsis

On February 1, 1953, the North Sea spilled over the dikes along Holland's southwest coast. Over 1,800 people drowned and 47,000 homes were destroyed. It was Holland's worst flood disaster. Four years later, the government began the Delta Project, a vast engineering undertaking that has given the inh

Film Details

Also Known As
Assault of the Sea: Holland 1953, Wrath of God (10/28/00), The
Genre
Documentary
Nature
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Towers Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

On February 1, 1953, the North Sea spilled over the dikes along Holland's southwest coast. Over 1,800 people drowned and 47,000 homes were destroyed. It was Holland's worst flood disaster. Four years later, the government began the Delta Project, a vast engineering undertaking that has given the inhabitants of the low-lying villages safety and peace of mind.

Film Details

Also Known As
Assault of the Sea: Holland 1953, Wrath of God (10/28/00), The
Genre
Documentary
Nature
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Towers Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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