1940Rotterdam Blitz and Dutch Surrender

The Rotterdam Blitz led to German success in the Battle of R...
Timelines Logo
Year
1940
1941
1944
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

🏳️ Dutch Army Capitulation

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

💥 Liverpool Blitz: Durning Road Tragedy

Liverpool Blitz: A massive overnight bombing raid results in the Durning Road tragedy
Liverpool Blitz: Durning Road Tragedy (1940)
LiverpoolBlitzBombingCivilian CasualtiesUKGermanyWar

💥 Liverpool Blitz Begins

Seven nights of bombing of Liverpool by the Luftwaffe begins, resulting in widespread destruction.
Liverpool Blitz Begins (1941)
LiverpoolBlitzBombingLuftwaffeUKHome FrontCivilian CasualtiesWorld War IIAerial Warfare

🔥 Frankfurt Bombed with Civilian Casualties

Frankfurt is bombed with heavy civilian losses.
GermanybombingFrankfurtstrategic bombingWorld War IIaerial warfarecivilian casualties

🇳🇱 German Surrender in the Netherlands

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