Battle of Rotterdam 1940
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 10 May 1940 – 14 May 1940 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1940 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | Netherlands | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | liberation of the Netherlands from German occupation | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 51.9308, 4.4792 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Rotterdam was a Second World War battle fought during the Battle of the Netherlands. Fought between 10 and 14 May 1940, it was a German attempt to seize the Dutch city. It ended in a German victory, following the Rotterdam Blitz.
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