Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social)

Proud father of 2 | Director in IT by day | Food- and Winelover all day | Former Chef | Still cooking | BBQ enthousiast | Voorburg CC 🏏 | Cartouche 🏑

[The Husky @Mr_Husky1]

In 1943, the Gestapo finally caught Raymond Aubrac, one of France’s most wanted Resistance leaders.

The German secret police sentenced him to death, and his execution was only days away.

At that very moment, his wife Lucie was six months pregnant with their second child.

Most people would have hidden, mourned quietly, and hoped for a miracle.

Lucie Aubrac chose a different path.

Using forged identity papers and a carefully crafted story, she walked directly into the office of Klaus Barbie, the man history would remember as the Butcher of Lyon.

She looked him in the eye and persuaded him to allow one final visit with her condemned husband.

But she wasn't there to say goodbye.

Inside the prison, Lucie studied everything.

She memorized the guards' positions, counted the time between patrols, and traced the exact route the prison truck would follow.

Every detail became part of a carefully planned mission.

On October 21, 1943, the prison truck carried Raymond and other prisoners through the streets of Lyon toward what should have been their final destination.

What the German guards didn't know was that Lucie had spent weeks assembling a Resistance team and planning an ambush with extraordinary precision.

When the truck reached the chosen location, her team struck without hesitation.

Gunfire erupted.

Amid the chaos, Raymond Aubrac was pulled from the truck and set free.

The operation had been organized by a woman who was visibly pregnant.

After the rescue, the couple disappeared into hiding.

Weeks later, Lucie gave birth to their daughter in a secret safe house while German forces searched across France.

They remained free until the w@r finally ended.

When peace returned, they chose to rebuild rather than retreat.

Raymond became an engineer and helped rebuild France's infrastructure.

Lucie became a respected historian, dedicating her life to ensuring the women of the French Resistance were never forgotten.

Together they raised three children, shared decades of life, and grew old side by side.

When asked why she risked everything, Lucie answered without hesitation.

"He was my husband. What else would I do?"

Their story proved that love is strongest when it refuses to surrender, even in history's darkest moments.

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@Lennert_vd_Boom @klaasm67 Ja, same here

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

One of the best post-match interviews you will EVER see! Rest up, Harry :)

[Dr Helen Fry | WWII Historian @DrHelenFry]

Secret Jewish listeners working for British intelligence were among the first to hear the full horror of the Holocaust.

While monitoring Nazi POWs, they learned about Belsen and mass gassings, knowing their own families could be victims.

This was their live reaction:
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[Dr Helen Fry | WWII Historian @DrHelenFry]

In July 1945, Hitler’s most senior commander, Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt, arrived at Wilton Park with his son.

The man who had led Germany’s forces in the West was now behind barbed wire.

Inside the camp, Hitler's defeated generals took up gardening:
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[HBS Craeyenhout ⚽️🏑🏏 @hbscraeyenhout]

Thrillers abound as Voorburg edge another runfest – TKcricket https://t.co/CBk2oh596o

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

Nieuwe afspraak over weer vier weken. Twee maanden na eerste contact. Kan nog steeds niet werken. Wat gaat hier mis en waarom duurt het zo lang voor inschrijven gemeente en BSN? 2/2

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@Gemeente_LV Zuid Afrikaanse jongen met NL paspoort (via moeder) woont bij ons in huis. Heeft een baan, maar kan niet werken zonder BSN. Maakt afspraak voor inschrijven gemeente. Over 4 weken mag hij komen. Op dag zelf is zijn afspraak zoek en wordt weer naar huis gestuurd... 1/2

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@MiesBee Uiteindelijk allemaal terug te leiden naar Emma. De één heeft het meer dan de ander

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@ScratchOneBetty @mikenelson586 What is wants to ear... sorry...

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@DarkDes2004 Add shots being fired at the house of the chairman of the Candian board. Twice! Making sure that no spectators are allowed at tge matches for safety reasons

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@BdJcricket Voorburg had offered to host these matches. We were ready.

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@FINALLEVEL Rhyme pays!

[ICE T @FINALLEVEL]

Something for the Homies.. “Red or Blue, Cuz or Blood, it just don’t matter….” #Colors

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@gdisselkoen @Coert_ In 070 gaan we gewoon full-pinda

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@BdJcricket @hidje72 @KNCBcricket Giving you a waver, Bertus

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@RepNancyMace This is so sad... He's already dropped you

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@FINALLEVEL Ice, looking for a shout out for a Dutch Rhyme pays-era fan, who has known you since Breakin' and who can quote you bar for bar... Yes. We are that old .

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@Angry_Staffer He won't...

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@hidje72 @BdJcricket @KNCBcricket NAAR totaal overspelen #strandhanden

[Maarten le Noble (@lenoble.bsky.social) @maartenlenoble]

@hidje72 @BdJcricket @KNCBcricket Ik begreep dat de keuze meer maar totaal overspelen lijkt te gaan. We gaan het zien. Geen makkelijke beslissing