Can't help thinking that this piece could have been more interesting than it is. This production has a "PBS-TV-style" to it. Lots of narration telling us about the history and experts talking. You imagine still shots cross-dissolving. The only problem is that this is radio and I'm not getting much in the way of pictures in my mind which is what a radio piece should do. That's not to say this isn't another well-produced piece by Radio Netherlands. Just not as imaginative as some of their other pieces. Yes, it's a history piece but it doesn't-- what's that phrase? Oh yes-- "make history come alive!" This just didn't happen for me with this piece. The last third was the most interesting regarding the British soldiers taking over the town. Perhaps if it had been condensed into a shorter feature, it might have worked better for me. It's still a solid half hour that could be paired with another Radio Netherlands piece. Also, realize I am coming from a West Coast perspective here and I suspect East Coast stations might have more of geographical connection to this history, especially those in NY state. Give a listen and judge for yourself...