Rotterdam Blitz (1940)

Rotterdam Blitz (Netherlands vs Germany) took place in 1940 during German invasion of the Netherlands.

Battle facts

• Year: 1940
• Date: 14 May 1940
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: German invasion of the Netherlands
• Side A: Netherlands
• Side B: Germany
• Commanders (A): P. W. Scharroo
• Commanders (B): Albert Kesselring
• Casualties: 1,150 killed, including 210 soldiers LVA and MLD virtually destroyed (Netherlands), 125 soldiers (Germany)
• Outcome: German victory 884 civilian casualties Destruction of the city centre
• Coordinates: 51.964°, 4.451°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Rotterdam Blitz · Wikidata entry