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General Scharnhorst
steps back for Prince Maurits  To
honour one of the most famous Dutch strategists and internationally
recognised military innovators, the Scharnhorst Room in the Headquarters
building was renamed as the Prince Maurits Room. On 29 March the Commander
of 1 (GE/NL) Corps, Lieutenant General Norbert van Heyst, officially
opened the room after an introductory lecture by Mr Drs. Kamphuis, the
Director of the Institute for Military History of the Netherlands Army
Staff.
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At
the end of his lecture, Mr Kamphuis captured the importance of Prince
Maurits as follows: “Maurits of Nassau is among the most important
figures in Dutch history and is one of the icons of military history.
(…) Maurits made a name for himself as a troop commander, by making
swift decisions and acting boldly on the chaotic battlefield, and working
methodically and skilfully in planning campaigns and sieges. With
inspiring leadership and innovative reforms he succeeded within a short
space of time in transforming a shaken army, forced onto the defensive,
into the authoritative army in
Europe. (…) He would not have hesitated to endorse your motto, Communitate
Valemus, and I am sure that his name will inspire you, Generals,
ladies and gentlemen, in the execution of your challenging mission.”