Fort Bourtange, Netherlands (© Amos Chapple/Rex Features)

【February 23 2015】In the late 16th century, the Spanish controlled the only road that connected Gronigen, Netherlands, to German cities across the border. The Dutch Revolt (aka the Eighty Years’ War) had raged for 25 years, and Dutch Protestant leader William of Orange (known as William the Silent) wanted to regain control of this vital passage.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..