The Holtingerveld was used by the Germans in World War II, where Fliegerhorst Havelte (Airport Havelte) was built on the Havelterberg. "During the war, this area was inhabited by about five hundred Jewish men. These were men who were married to a Christian woman."
"On the Holtingerveld there were twelve barracks, with a canteen and kitchen, the remains of which can still be seen. The Germans tried to take the Allies out of the air with the airport." Anyone visiting the Holtingerveld now can find many clues to the camp. "You can still see certain paths and where the barracks were, the field has been raised slightly. There are also still stones."
The monument, made of rust-colored metal, shows a map of the former camp. "You see the twelve barracks, the other buildings, but also the trenches. All the 'dimples' are craters from the bombardment."
A Star of David is depicted in the top left corner. "Referring to the five hundred Jewish workers. You also see the barbed wire that was laid around the camp."