The German Invasion of the Netherlands

By stu.moorez@mishawaka.k12.in.us
  • German Army Invades Poland

    German Army Invades Poland

    • This caused the Second World War
    • Was no fighting for some time

  • The principle of Dutch foreign policy was neutrality

    • The Dutch/Netherlands chose to be neutral in the war
    • They did not choose sides in the war

  • German aircraft made an emergency landing in Belgium

    • Hitler then postponed attacks

  • The Dutch government proclaimed mental law

    • This allowed them to censor sensitive military information and to arrest persons who considered a risk to national security

  • German Army invades the Netherlands

    • Start of 5 days of fighting
    • Occupation of the Netherlands
  • German Paratroopers land in the Netherlands

    German Paratroopers land in the Netherlands

    • Bombers flew over the Netherlands
    • Hitler lied to have a reason to attack the Netherlands

  • The Grebbe Line Fell

    • The Dutch held off the Germans for 3 days before failing
    • They used flooded land to slow down the Germans
  • German General Schmidt presented the Dutch command with and ultimatum

    German General Schmidt presented the Dutch command with and ultimatum

    • If Rotterdam didn't surrender the same afternoon, the entire city would be bombed
    • Even before the time limit expired, bombers were flying over Rotterdam
    • 80,000 people lost their homes and 600 to 900 people lost their lives

  • Rijsoord General Winkleman signs the capitulation agreement

    • This relieved a lot of Dutch civilians even though they lost the battles
  • Adolf Hitler walks pass the Eiffel Tower

    Adolf Hitler walks pass the Eiffel Tower

    • Hitler and his entourage walk past the Eiffel Tower after taking over France