Telefoonmedewerkers 1941 - 1945

"Telefoonmedewerkers" (Telephone Workers) is a photograph by an anonymous artist, captured between 1941 and 1945. It depicts two individuals, likely telephone engineers, working during World War II. The image highlights the critical role played by these individuals in establishing a secret telephone network for the Dutch Resistance. This network, designed to circumvent the German occupation, was crucial in maintaining communication and providing vital support to those fighting for liberation. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and ingenuity of those who resisted during wartime.