1945 ⟶ German Soldiers Open Fire in Dam Square

German soldiers open fire on a crowd celebrating the liberat...
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1940
1945

💥 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

🕊️ German Soldiers Open Fire in Dam Square

German soldiers open fire on a crowd celebrating the liberation of the Netherlands in Dam Square. At the brink of peace, 120 people were badly injured and 22 pronounced dead.⟶
German Soldiers Open Fire in Dam Square (1945)
NetherlandsGermanyLiberationCivilian CasualtiesAmsterdamPost-War ViolenceSurrenderEuropean Theater

🇳🇱 German Surrender in the Netherlands

German troops in the Netherlands officially surrender; Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands accepts the surrender.⟶
NetherlandsSurrenderGermanyWWIILiberationPrince BernhardAllied VictoryMilitary Surrender