Rotterdam Blitz (1940 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1940 AD
Date: 1940-05-14
Era: Modern
Conflict: German invasion of the Netherlands
Side A: Netherlands
Side B: Germany
Commanders (A): P. W. Scharroo
Commanders (B): Albert Kesselring
Casualties: approx. 1,150 killed, including 210 soldiers LVA and MLD virtually destroyed125 soldiers
Outcome: German victory 884 civilian casualties Destruction of the city centre
Coordinates: 51.964°, 4.451°