Joël Stoppels is a battlefield guide and founder of the Battlefield Tours.He did research in different allied operations during the Second World War in Holland and is now an expert.By means of the Battlefield Tours he shares his knowledge with other people who are interested in the Second World War.“The battle to liberate Holland was so severe and heavy, it took so many lives, that it should not be forgotten”, is Joëls conviction.  In the summer of 2012 he started with guided tours under the name ‘Battlefield Tours Groningen’. The young historian has a mission: he believes it is very important to keep the memories of the war alive.Every year there are less people who actually experienced the war.Young people should be aware that freedom is the most important condition for individuals and for a country.It can be lost very quickly, but you do not get it back easily.In the Second World War soldiers form other countries helped us, they did fight for our freedom and many died for it.Let us never forget and be grateful that we live in freedom in this country until today. Joël Stoppels is member van The International Guild of Battlefield Guides, badgenumber 70.