German invasion of the Netherlands (1940 AD)

German invasion of the Netherlands took place in 1940 AD during World War II.

Battle facts

• Year: 1940 AD
• Date: 1940-05-14
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War II
• Outcome: German occupation of the Netherlands Creation of Reichskommissariat Niederlande Removal of Dutch military presence in the continental European Theater The Dutch government goes into exile in the Unite
• Coordinates: 52.317°, 5.550°

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