Operation Amsterdam Page #2

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Let them through.

I work in a branch of the War Ministry

in Amsterdam.

I have a pass, that's all.

We were lucky to find you.

Amsterdam, 84205.

Even the windmills have stopped turning.

How bad is the news?

Who knows? Some say the Germans

are being beaten back.

Others say they've already

occupied Amsterdam.

There is no truth left in Holland.

What's your name?

Anna.

What were you doing in ljmuiden?

I was getting Joseph's parents

off to England.

Who's Joseph?

Joseph's my fianc.

He's a Jew.

He's away in the army. He asked me

to save his parents, if the Germans attacked.

I did.

I put them on a boat.

It was just a small boat. One of the three...

You mean, the three fishing trawlers

in the mine?

If I hadn't put them on that boat,

they'd be still alive.

Who knows, then it might have been

worse for them.

It's not your fault.

Thank you for trying to help.

They're wearing Dutch uniforms.

Think they're all right?

We won't stop to find out.

Keep going, Anna, fast.

Now, we'll never know. Well done!

It's strange to be back.

I can't believe the Germans are so near.

It's much too quiet.

What's that thing called?

How long since you were here, Major?

I'd almost forgotten they existed.

In Holland, you can't celebrate

Whitmonday without a pierement.

Even this Whitmonday.

Good luck!

- Do you want me to wait?

- Please.

Perhaps you better come inside.

We may be some time.

- It's not safe to leave the car.

- As you will.

You're sure it's all right

for you to stay with us?

It's all right.

It'll take my mind off other things.

If there's any trouble,

toot the horn. Promise?

- All right.

- Don't run away.

- Mijnheer Jan.

- Mientje, is my father inside?

Hello.

- Who is it?

- Hello, Father.

Jan!

Walter Keyser!

What are you doing here?

How did you get here?

Came on a British destroyer

to collect all the diamonds we can.

- We don't want the Germans to get them.

- Of course.

Father, this is Maj. Dillon.

He's in charge of the party.

This isn't just a British raid, sir.

We have the full approval

of the Dutch Legation in London.

This will help, but it will not be easy.

Are you willing to help us, Father?

- What else did you expect?

- What you just said.

Now, we must make plans.

Coffee for our guests, please.

Yes, sir.

Naturally, you will take all our remaining

stocks back to England with you.

But I can only speak for myself,

not for the other traders.

- Thank you.

- Everything all right?

I don't know.

That officer, he wants to know

what we are up to.

Do you think he's a German?

A fifth columnist?

How do I know?

Will you be much longer?

A little while,

we still have some shopping to do.

Remember...

toot the horn if there's any trouble.

Get hold of young Leyden,

and between you...

see that all our remaining stocks

are packeted and properly numbered.

Yes, sir.

The Germans mustn't get our stocks.

What we are doing is right for Holland,

as well as the firm.

I understand, sir.

It's worse for the young ones.

They don't know what to expect.

That'll be Schiphol.

- It must be the airport again.

- That's where Walter's mother lives.

Anna's getting nervous.

There's a Dutch officer

been asking her questions.

We ought to be making a move.

How will you contact the other merchants?

Today is a holiday.

It's possible some of them

may be at the club.

Do you think you could find room

in one of your safes for my cases?

I think so, Major.

May I, please?

It's my gas mask.

- We shan't be long. Don't leave the office.

- Yes, sir.

- What's the matter?

- The car's gone.

And the Lieutenant.

I hope Anna's not in any trouble.

I hope we're not in any trouble.

- I hope there's somebody inside.

- That's the Lieutenant's car.

Try it again.

It's Johan Smit. Open the door, hurry.

Sorry to frighten you, Frederik.

- Mijnheer Jan, it's good to see you.

- Thank you.

- Any members here?

- A few, sir, in the clubroom.

We'll go up. Don't let any strangers in.

You are worried

about that Lieutenant outside, Major.

- He may be part of a reception committee.

- Let's hope you're wrong.

This is Jan Smit!

Walter Keyser!

- Jan.

- Donald!

How are you?

Walter, this is a miracle.

Gentlemen, I have something

of importance to tell you.

My son and Mijnheer Keyser

came over this morning with Maj. Dillon.

They're here at the request of Mr. Churchill

and the Netherlands Legation in London.

They want to prevent our diamonds,

particularly our industrial stocks...

from falling into enemy hands.

Are you suggesting we send our diamond

stocks to England for safekeeping?

Yes, gentlemen.

You must decide whether to send them

to England with my son...

or overland to Paris or Switzerland.

The other alternative

is to keep them here for the Germans.

How do we know

the Germans will take the city?

Amsterdam will fall within a few hours.

Tonight, at the latest.

How do you propose returning to England?

Have you a plane?

Mr. Churchill has given them a destroyer.

That is the value he places

on our diamonds.

This is a very grave issue, gentlemen.

I suggest we call all the board

for a meeting at noon.

I needn't stress the urgency.

- We are agreed to call a board meeting.

- Good.

That Lieutenant has a disturbing habit

of disappearing.

Do you think Anna's a traitor?

What do you think?

She's a Dutch girl

in love with a Jewish soldier.

A girl who'd rather commit suicide

than face the hurt in her fianc's eyes.

It's hardly the role of a collaborator.

I suppose she was going to commit suicide.

Walter Keyser...

Jan Smit...

Maj. Dillon.

It's not difficult to guess what they're after.

You've done well.

- Thank you, Colonel.

- I want you to get back.

Keep in touch with me,

and don't worry about the Lieutenant.

I'll try and make some arrangements

in the Smit area.

We must afford our guests every hospitality.

I'll have the outposts warned at ljmuiden,

ready for tonight.

What's the number of your car?

GZ-6231.

Take great care. Trust no one.

And don't do anything silly,

like shooting yourself.

Is there any news of Joseph's unit?

It was overrun last night.

And Joseph?

Casualty lists

have stopped coming through.

Joseph's a brave man.

He'll be all right. You'll see.

Sometimes people

can be too brave, Colonel.

Good luck.

Gentlemen, this is an emergency meeting.

Mijnheer Smit.

You've all had time to speak with the Major,

Walter and my son.

You know why they're here,

and why you are here.

Do you realize

what you're asking us to do, Johan?

Only too well.

What will you do with your stock?

I shall send every stone I possess

to England.

If we give our diamonds to your son

and his friends to take to London...

how will they be covered?

What about insurance?

I have not insured my son.

Even in a destroyer, it would be a great risk.

Surely it is safer overland to Paris.

Holland may fall.

But it is inconceivable

that the French army will be beaten.

Gentlemen, the noise you can hear

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