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Paul Reinders from Driehuis gives WWII tours in the dunes: I was amazed by the scale of all those bunkers

Paul Reinders from Driehuis gives WWII tours in the dunes: I was amazed by the scale of all those bunkers

Paul Reinders, a volunteer ranger and museum worker from Driehuis, leads guided tours in the coastal dunes to highlight the history of World War II bunkers. Inspired by his parents' stories, Reinders shares his surprise at the scale of preservation in the region with visitors.

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