The 2nd world war in the Netherlands By Anna van der Sluijs May 10, 1940 Begin of 2nd the world war in the Netherlands Period: May 10, 1940 to May 5, 1945 the world war 2 May 14, 1940 Bombing of Rotterdam May 15, 1940 First group fight against Hitler. Feb 25, 1941 February strike Jul 1, 1942 Emergence of transit camp Westerbork May 10, 1944 The razzia in Putten Sep 5, 1944 Crazy Tuesday Sep 25, 1944 The battle at Arnhem Oct 10, 1944 Razzia in Putten Dec 1, 1944 Begin of the winter of starvation May 5, 1945 The end of the 2nd World war in the Netherlands