1940Dutch Army Capitulation

The capitulation of the Dutch army is signed.
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1940

🏳️ Dutch Army Capitulation

The capitulation of the Dutch army is signed.
NetherlandsCapitulationSurrenderMilitaryWorld War IIGermanyArmisticeDutch Army

⚔️ Dutch Lose the Battle of the Grebbeberg

The Dutch lose the Battle of the Grebbeberg to the Germans.
Dutch Lose the Battle of the Grebbeberg (1940)
NetherlandsbattleGermanymilitaryWorld War IIWestern FrontGrebbebergwarfare

🇳🇱 Dutch Victory at the Afsluitdijk

The Dutch defeat the Germans at the Battle of the Afsluitdijk.
Dutch Victory at the Afsluitdijk (1940)
NetherlandsAfsluitdijkBattleMilitaryWorld War IIDutchGermanVictory

💥 Rotterdam Blitz and Dutch Surrender

The Rotterdam Blitz led to German success in the Battle of Rotterdam, while causing many civilian deaths and tremendous damage. The Netherlands decides to surrender with the exception of Zeeland.
Rotterdam Blitz and Dutch Surrender (1940)
RotterdamBlitzBombingNetherlandsSurrenderCivilian CasualtiesWorld War IIGermanyBattle of Rotterdam

🇩🇪 Germany Wins Battle of Zeeland

The Germans win the Battle of Zeeland.
Germany Wins Battle of Zeeland (1940)
NetherlandsGermanyMilitaryBattleWorld War IIZeelandVictory

✍️ Franco-German Armistice Signed

Franco-German Armistice Signed (1940)
armisticeFranceGermanysurrenderVichy FranceoccupationAxis Powers