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German panzer units storm through Holland.

Germany defeated most of Holland in 3 days. Only Rotterdam held out, but not for long. After being hit by an air attack, 2,000 Dutch troops were killed and 2,700 were wounded.

Date: May 10, 1940 Era: During WWII

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