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The Jewish people escape
The Jewish people escaped Germany due to the anti jew propaganda and fear of the Nazi government. -
Invasion of Poland
The German army invaded Poland and its allies, England and France declared war on Germany -
Nazi Control
By the summer of 1940 almost all of the west side of Europe was under German occupation -
Emergency Landing in Belgium
The Belgian army got hold of the German attack plans when a German aircraft made an emergency landing in Belgium in early 1940. -
Preparing for the German Attack
The Dutch government prepared for a German attack. soldiers were kept for longer periods of time and leave was canceled. -
Netherlands Invasion
Germany invaded and took control of the Netherlands -
The Bombing of Rotterdam
German General Schmidt presented the Dutch command with an ultimatum. If they did not surrender the city would be bombed -
Hitler visit Paris
On June 23, 1940, after Paris was under german occupation Hitler visits the Eiffel Tower. -
The Netherlands are Neutral
The Netherlands declared neutrality after the first world war.
