10 May 1940Defence of the NetherlandsHenri Gerard Winkelman
Directs national resistance during the opening phase of the invasion.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1940, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Directs national resistance during the opening phase of the invasion.
Commands Dutch forces as Germany attacks Maastricht and the Meuse crossings.
Germany completes the capture of Holland
The British send a destroyer to help Wilhelmina to leave Holland
Leaves the Hague-Amsterdam redoubt. Asks the British to send extra fighters to defend Holland but is turned down
The Dutch sign the document of capitulation
The Dutch sign the document of capitulation
General Winckelmann capitulates
Queen Wilhelmina establishes a Government in exile in Britain
Queen Wilhelmina establishes a Government in exile in Britain
Pre war pacifism costs Holand dear, it has no tanks & only 26 armoured cars. Canals are flooded & "fortress Holland" created but Holland is overun by German tanks
Resigns in disgrace for attempting to negotiate a peace settlement with Germany
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