What the records say
- When
- 10 May 1940 – 14 May 1940
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 51.93° N, 4.48° E
- Description
- 1940 battle
Battle of Rotterdam
1940 German attempt to capture Rotterdam
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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