Kollumerpomp

Kollumerpomp (Low Saxon and West Frisian:[3][4] De Pomp) is a village in Noardeast-Fryslân in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands.

The village was first mentioned in 1786 as de Pomp, and means "drainage canal of Kollum, and with was dug around 1534 to the sea dike to polder the Pompster Ryd.

The owner wanted to demolish it, but no permission was granted, and a Diesel engine was installed instead.

Despite facing German forces, they valiantly defended their position for 36 hours.

Additionally, one member of the relief force, who came to their aid on April 16, also died.