Amsterdam

[footslogger]

I'm going to be in Amsterdam in October for work. I'll have a free afternoon or two. What things are to be seen for the military history buff especially having to do with the WSS?

[Emir of Askaristan]

I lived there for the better part of a year, but cant remember anything specific to the period in question.

However, the Dutch maritime museum in Amsterdam is wonderful but the Dutch Army Museum in Deft really is a gem as is the Archaeological Museum in Leiden. Niether are far from Amsterdam by rail and really are worth the trip.

Have fun!

[wdrenth]

Though more related to the Guerre Hollande of 1672 - 78, the city of Naarden may be of interest for its fortifications. What I remember from childhood many years ago, there was a museum and some guns. It is not far from Amsterdam either. As indicated before, Delft is a real go.
The city of Utrecht may be nice as well, because of its role during the peace negotiations.

[Motorway]

The Rijksmuseum (the dutch national art museum, www.rijksmuseum.nl), the collection of prints at the Rijksprentenkabinet, (http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/collectie/rij ... et?lang=nl) and if you have a lot of time you may take a visit to William III's "Het Loo Palace" in Apeldoorn. (http://www.paleishetloo.nl/frontpage/0/1/Home.html).

[wdrenth]

That should be Rijks Museum, shouldn't it Has it already been reopened by the way?