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Battle of the Netherlands
Battle of NEtherlands timespan -
World War 2 starts, because of invasion of Poland
Germany invades Poland starting WWII -
Netherlands invaded by Germany
Netherlands was hoping to stay neutral, but when Germany invaded, that was not possible. -
Rotterdam Blitz
The Rotterdam Blitz was the aerial bombardment of Rotterdam by the Luftwaffe (German air force) -
Dutch surrender to Germany
Netherlands surrenders after being bombed. -
Jewish transit camp established in Netherlands
A transit camp (Durchgangslager) was established at Westerbork. -
Germany surrenders, Netherlands liberated
Netherlands gains its land back. -
American troops in Germany
American troops sent to fight off Germany. -
Netherlands a part of United Nations
The Netherlands becomes a part of the United Nations -
Leader of Dutch Nazis sentenced to death.
Leader of Dutch Nazis sentenced to death.