1940 ⟶ Dutch Lose the Battle of the Grebbeberg

The Dutch lose the Battle of the Grebbeberg to the Germans.
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1940

⚔️ 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

🪖 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.⟶
Battle for The Hague Fails (1940)
NetherlandsparatroopersinvasionmilitaryfailuretacticsWorld War IIWestern Front

⚔️ Battle of Hannut Begins

Battle of Hannut begins in Belgium.⟶
Battle of Hannut Begins (1940)
Belgiumbattlemilitarytank battleWorld War IIWestern Frontmilitarywarfare

🇳🇱 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

🏳️ Dutch Army Capitulation

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

🇩🇪 Germany Wins Battle of Zeeland

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