German forces having recaptured Rotterdam, Netherlands high
command. Ordered that fighting should cease, except in island
province of Zeeland.
By order of Netherlands high command, Dutch army on the mainland
surrendered, large numbers of German troops, having crossed
Moerdyk Bridge and retaken Rotterdam. Fighting continued in
island province of Zeeland.
Battle of the Meuse continued along the hundred and 20 mile
front. German columns which had broken through defences at
Maastricht, spread fan wise behind them. Southeast of Tirlement
French armoured columns held up German panzers.
South Liege attacks of great severity were made in sector
between Namur and Givet, in that of Sedan, and also between
Longwy and Montmedy. Sedan had been evacuated.
Dutch government removed to London.
The British War office announced that Allied forces had made
successful landing at Bjerkvik, 7 miles north of Narvik.
Volunteer anti-parachute defence Force initiated in Britain.
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The Second Great War.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
The War Illustrated.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
2194 Days Of War.
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