The German Reich under the leadership of Adolf Hitler is growing at a terrifying rate. One by one, countries are falling prey to his ruthless expansion. It is May 10, 1940, when the Netherlands is attacked and Dutch soldiers must face a superior German force. Meanwhile, Commander-in-Chief Winkelman must try to keep a cool head.

The Netherlands is occupied by Nazi Germany. The Nazis regard the Dutch as a brother nation and emphasize that they will treat them with respect. At least... if the Dutch comply. German soldiers are billeted in families' homes, leading to tensions in Dutch living rooms.

The Nazis label Jews as so-called Untermenschen. Through systematic exclusion, registration, and isolation, everything is taken from them: work, possessions, and freedom of movement. In a cunning manner, the occupier attempts to drive Dutch society apart. All this with one goal: the complete extermination of the Jewish community.