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Germany invades Poland and a few days later England and France (Polish allies)declare war on Germany.
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The dutch declare that they will avoid involving themselves in a foreign conflict.
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Belgium seizes German attack plans from a German Plane that had to do an emergency landing
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The Dutch Government passes a martial law that states that the Dutch government can redact military information and allows Dutch law enforcement can arrest anyone who is considered to be a threat to national security.
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German troops who parachute from helicopters or paratroopers touch down in the Netherlands,
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On the morning of May 10th, Dutch lookouts see german planes on the horizon. They were thought to be headed to England but the dutch were startled when they did a 180 degree turn back to the Netherlands
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Germany invades the Netherlands. This invasion starts a five-day-long war.
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A German general threatens Dutch leaders and says that if the dutch don't surrender Rotterdam the city would be bombed
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Most of Western Europe was under german control
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Hitler and his crew march past the Eiffel Tower in Paris after gaining control of the city.