Battle of Rotterdam (1940 AD)
Battle of Rotterdam took place in 1940 AD during liberation of the Netherlands from German occupation.
Battle facts
- Year: 1940 AD
- Date: 1940-05-14
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: liberation of the Netherlands from German occupation
- Commanders (A): P. W. Scharroo, Clifford Brazier
- Commanders (B): Kurt Student
- Casualties: approx. 185 killed
1 armoured car damaged
3 aircraft destroyed
1 motor torpedo boat damaged123 killed
5 aircraft destroyed
- Outcome: German victory
- Coordinates: 51.931°, 4.479°
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