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German Army Invaded Poland
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England and France Declare War on Germany
This was the start of World War Two, even though there was not any fighting for a while. It was called a "phony war" -
Belgian army gets a hold of German attack plans
A German aircraft had to make an emergency landing in Belgium. During this short time, Belgium was able to steal German attack plans and use them. -
German Soldiers Invaded The Netherlands
Started the five days full of fighting that ended with the invasion and occupation of the Netherlands. -
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Grebbeberg Line Fails
This Dutch defense line held its best on the partially flooded land, but it still fell. -
Queen Wilhelmina flees the Netherlands
Though she didn't want to, Queen Wilhelmina fled the Netherlands because they thought it was too dangerous there, she arrived in London. -
German general Schmidt presented the Dutch command with an ultimatum
This ultimatum stated the if the Dutch did not surrender the city of Rotterdam that same afternoon, it would be bombed. Before their time was up, the German bombers already arrived. They bombed the city, 500-900 people lost their lives -
Germany officially had control over the Netherlands
