1940 ⟶ Battle for The Hague Fails
The Battle for The Hague becomes the first failed paratroope...
Year
1940
1944
🪖 Battle for The Hague Fails
The Battle for The Hague becomes the first failed paratrooper attack in history as the Dutch quickly defeat the invaders.⟶
NetherlandsparatroopersinvasionmilitaryfailuretacticsWorld War IIWestern Front
⚔️ Battle of Hannut Begins
Battle of Hannut begins in Belgium.⟶
Belgiumbattlemilitarytank battleWorld War IIWestern Frontmilitarywarfare
⚔️ Dutch Lose the Battle of the Grebbeberg
The Dutch lose the Battle of the Grebbeberg to the Germans.⟶
NetherlandsbattleGermanymilitaryWorld War IIWestern FrontGrebbebergwarfare
🇳🇱 Dutch Victory at the Afsluitdijk
The Dutch defeat the Germans at the Battle of the Afsluitdijk.⟶
NetherlandsAfsluitdijkBattleMilitaryWorld War IIDutchGermanVictory
🇩🇪 Germany Wins Battle of Zeeland
🤕 Arnhem Withdrawal: Operation Market Garden Fails
British troops pull out of Arnhem with the failure of Operation Market Garden. Over 6,000 paratroopers are captured; of the British 1st Airborne Division, just under 8,000 of the 10,005 paratroopers are declared casualties, a staggering 80% loss.⟶
Western FrontNetherlandsOperation Market GardenArnhemBritish ArmyParatroopersFailed OffensiveMilitary DefeatWorld War II