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Freddie Oversteegen was born on September 6, 1925, in Schopenhauer, Netherlands. Raised by a single mother who was a committed communist, Freddie and her sister Truus were taught the importance of fighting injustice from a young age. Their mother even sheltered Jewish refugees in their home before the Nazi occupation.

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At just 14 years old, Freddie joined the Dutch resistance during World War II. Alongside her sister Truus and latter Hannie Schafer, she became actively involved in saratoga and assassination missions against Nazi occupiers and their collaborators.

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The trio employed various tactics, including luring Nazi soldiers into the woods under the pretense of romantic encounters and then executing them. They also ambushed officers while riding bicycles and sabatoged bridges and railway lines to disrupt Nazi operations.

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Beyond assassinations, Freddie and her companions helped smuggle Jewish children out of the country and assisted them in escaping concentration camps, showcasing their commitment to saving lives amidst the horrors of war.

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The war left lasting emotional scars on Freddie. She once reflected, “I had no feelings when I was shooting. We had to do it. It was our duty.” After the war, she continued to advocate for recognition of resistance fighters and served on the board of the National Hannie Schaft Foundation.

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In 2014, Freddie and Truus were awarded the Mobilisation War Cross by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for their acts of resistance during the war. A street in Haarlem was also named in Freddie’s honor.

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Freddie Oversteegen passed away on September 5, 2018, just one day before her 93rd birthday. Her bravery and contributions to the resistance continue to inspire generations.

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The Trio’s Impact on Resistance Movements

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The Trio’s Impact on Resistance Movements

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Freddie, Truus, and Hannie Schaft’s actions demonstrated the significant role women played in the resistance movements, challenging traditional gender roles, and leaving a profound impact, on the fight against oppression.

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The teenage Dutch girls who educated and killed Nazis - BBC REEL

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The teenage Dutch girls who educated and killed Nazis - BBC REEL

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The teenage Dutch girls who seduced and killed Nazis - BBC REEL

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Freddie Oversteegen, Gritty Dutch Resistance Fighter, Dies at 92 (Published 2018)

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She was only 14 when she joined her sister and a law student as an all-female underground trio of saboteurs and assassins in German-occupied Holland.