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German army invades Poland
Germany invades Poland and a few days later England and France (Polish allies)declare war on Germany. -
Dutch Neutrality
The dutch declare that they will avoid involving themselves in a foreign conflict. -
Belgium Seizes German Attack Plans
Belgium seizes German attack plans from a German Plane that had to do an emergency landing -
Dutch Government Passes a martial law
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. -
German Paratroopers Take Flight in the Netherlands.
German troops who parachute from helicopters or paratroopers touch down in the Netherlands, -
Bombers on the Horizon
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 -
Germany Invades the Netherlands
Germany invades the Netherlands. This invasion starts a five-day-long war. -
German Threats
A German general threatens Dutch leaders and says that if the dutch don't surrender Rotterdam the city would be bombed -
Total Control
Most of Western Europe was under german control -
Paris March
Hitler and his crew march past the Eiffel Tower in Paris after gaining control of the city.
