For a little country, The Netherlands, had a mighty sea faring punch in the middle ages, mainly because they could build ships faster than any other country. Holland has endured many attempted invasions and this movie is about Michiel de Ruyter, a sailor, who became the admiral of the fleet, when three surrounding countries, England, France and Germany planned to invade and carve up the country and divide the spoils between themselves.
A piece of history that is little known and this enactment is brilliantly done. Worth a watch!
A piece of history that is little known and this enactment is brilliantly done. Worth a watch!