Veteranen Instituut Interview 1053: Dutch Veteran's Afghanistan Deployment Account

One oral history interview from the Veteranen Instituut, archived by DANS Data Station Social Sciences and Humanities Collection. The interview details a Dutch soldier's deployment to Afghanistan, covering training, his role as a driver, patrols, firefights, and the impact of a comrade's death. The record was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Use Cases

• Analyzing military vehicle operations and experiences based on the detailed description of driving the Fennek reconnaissance vehicle.
• Studying the psychological and social impact of combat based on the account of a comrade's death and its effect on the unit.
• Researching Dutch military communication and media relations during deployments based on the discussion of limited news coverage.
• Examining the structure and experiences of Task Force Uruzgan (TFU 3) patrols and engagements with the Taliban.

Strengths

• First-hand, detailed narrative from a specific Dutch veteran's deployment to Afghanistan.
• Interview covers multiple aspects of military life, from training and equipment to combat and post-deployment reflection.
• Archived by a recognized data repository (DANS Data Station Social Sciences and Humanities Collection).

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The data is a single interview, limiting statistical analysis and generalizability.

Provenance

Source

Veteranen Instituut

Collection Method

Oral history interview.

Freshness

Last updated 2025-10-24 03:34:17; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Afghanistan, specifically Uruzgan province.