Dutch Sisters Who Seduced & Killed Nazis: The Oversteegens
Flames of Freedom: Heroines Against Fascism
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Freddie and Truus Oversteegen were just teenagers when they began fighting back against Nazi rule in the Netherlands. They sabotaged railways, smuggled weapons, rescued Jewish children, and lured Nazis into deadly traps. Often underestimated because of their youth, they used it to their advantage. This film reveals how two young girls risked everything to stand against tyranny—and became symbols of courage in the darkest times.
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