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Henri Gerard Winkelman Biography and Timeline

Follow Henri Gerard Winkelman through 2 dated historical records for Netherlands.

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Henri Gerard Winkelman, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1940

10 May 1940

Defence of the Netherlands

General · Commander-in-Chief of the Netherlands · Maastricht · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Directs national resistance during the opening phase of the invasion.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940

10 May 1940

German Invasion of Maastricht

General · Commander-in-Chief of the Netherlands · Maastricht · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Commands Dutch forces as Germany attacks Maastricht and the Meuse crossings.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940

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