The war had a brutal impact on society, collaborators were targeted viscously, leading to accusations of over 150,00, 60,000 trials in court, 400 long prison sentences, and 40 executions. Even worse, some were lynched and citizens that fought for the SS were used to clear minefields; additionally, many Germans living in the Netherlands were deported. Investigations into activities during the war commenced only three days after liberation, the National Institute for War Documentation was created to research the Dutch occupation and holocaust and present information to the
The war had a brutal impact on society, collaborators were targeted viscously, leading to accusations of over 150,00, 60,000 trials in court, 400 long prison sentences, and 40 executions. Even worse, some were lynched and citizens that fought for the SS were used to clear minefields; additionally, many Germans living in the Netherlands were deported. Investigations into activities during the war commenced only three days after liberation, the National Institute for War Documentation was created to research the Dutch occupation and holocaust and present information to the