Battle for The Hague

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The Battle for The Hague took place on 10 May 1940 during the Battle of the Netherlands. German Fallschirmjäger units were dropped in and around The Hague to capture Dutch airfields and the city itself.

1940  Wikimedia, Wikidata
battle, Nazi Germany, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands, 

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Nederlandse Fokker D-XXI 0222, 10 mei 1940 neergeschoten nabij Den HaagNederlandse Fokker D-XXI 0222, 10 mei 1940 neergeschoten nabij Den Haag
Bundesarchiv Bild 141-0460, Rotterdam, Brennende Ju 52Bundesarchiv Bild 141-0460, Rotterdam, Brennende Ju 52
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2291-27A, Holland, Gruppe von Soldaten (Fallschirmjäger)Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2291-27A, Holland, Gruppe von Soldaten (Fallschirmjäger)
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2292-22, Holland, zwei Fallschirmjäger, rauchendBundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2292-22, Holland, zwei Fallschirmjäger, rauchend
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2292-37, Holland, Gruppe von (Fallschirmjägern in OrtschaftBundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2292-37, Holland, Gruppe von (Fallschirmjägern in Ortschaft
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2295-39, Holland, Schützenpanzer in Fahrt durch OrtschaftBundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2295-39, Holland, Schützenpanzer in Fahrt durch Ortschaft
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2286-13A, Holland, Soldat mit Gewehr und PatronengürtelBundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2286-13A, Holland, Soldat mit Gewehr und Patronengürtel
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2286-20A, Holland, Soldat durch ein Feldglas schauendBundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2286-20A, Holland, Soldat durch ein Feldglas schauend
Ypenburg airfield - Royal Air Force, 1939-1940 C1781Ypenburg airfield - Royal Air Force, 1939-1940 C1781
1914 militaire kaart regio `s Gravenhage nrs. I tm IV1914 militaire kaart regio 's Gravenhage nrs. I tm IV
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    eventarmed conflict1574Capture of ValkenburgsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1574Battle of Geestbrugbattle, Dutch, Hispanic MonarchyWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1653Battle of Scheveningennaval battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1940Battle for The HagueNazi Germany, Kingdom of the Netherlands, battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1940Battle of RotterdamUnited Kingdom, battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1940Rotterdam Blitzaerial bombing of a cityWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1943allied bombing of RotterdambombardmentWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1944Bombing of KleykampbombardmentWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1945Bombing of the BezuidenhoutbombardmentWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1970occupation of the Cabinet of Suriname in The Haguerebellion, occupationWikidata
    eventwar1203Loon WarwarWikidata
    eventwar1350Hook and Cod Warsseries of warsWikidata
    eventwar1667War of Devolutionwar, Kingdom of France, Hispanic MonarchyWikidata
    eventwar1787Prussian invasion of Hollandwar, Kingdom of Prussia, Patriots, Orangism, States of Holland and West FrieslandWikidata
    objectwatercraftSM UC-10Type UC I submarine, U-boatWikidata
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    organisationfactory1902Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappijshipyard, shipbuilding, vehicle constructionWikidata
    organisationfactory1913Wilton's Dok- en Werf MaatschappijshipyardWikidata
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    organisationshipbuilding companyFijenoordshipbuilding, shipbuilding companyWikidata
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    sitebunkerWassenaarseweg bij 138 te KatwijkbunkerWikidata
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    sitetowerRietveldse Torenfortified towerWikidata
    sitetower1000Burcht van LeidenkeepWikidata
    commonsimageNederlandse Fokker D-XXI 0222, 10 mei 1940 neergeschoten nabij Den Haag Commons
    commonsimageBundesarchiv Bild 141-0460, Rotterdam, Brennende Ju 52 Commons
    commonsimageBundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2291-27A, Holland, Gruppe von Soldaten (Fallschirmjäger) Commons
    commonsimageBundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2292-22, Holland, zwei Fallschirmjäger, rauchend Commons
    commonsimageBundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2292-37, Holland, Gruppe von (Fallschirmjägern in Ortschaft Commons
    commonsimageBundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2295-39, Holland, Schützenpanzer in Fahrt durch Ortschaft Commons
    commonsimageBundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2286-13A, Holland, Soldat mit Gewehr und Patronengürtel Commons
    commonsimageBundesarchiv Bild 101I-588-2286-20A, Holland, Soldat durch ein Feldglas schauend Commons
    commonsimageYpenburg airfield - Royal Air Force, 1939-1940 C1781 Commons
    commonsimage1914 militaire kaart regio 's Gravenhage nrs. I tm IV Commons
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