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Reasons cited for the weakness of the Netherlands military include decay during the long lapse of time since its last active participation in a war, the 1873–1903 Aceh War; the effects of widespread pacifism during the 1920s and 1930s; budget cuts, particularly during the Great Depression; and the unrealistic belief by Dutch politicians that ...
A bunker of the Peel-Raam Line, built in 1939. The Dutch colonies such as the Dutch East Indies (modern Indonesia) caused the Netherlands to be one of the top five oil producers in the world at the time and to have the world's largest aircraft factory in the Interbellum (Fokker), which aided the neutrality of the Netherlands and the success of its arms dealings in the First World War.
Conflict Combatant 1 Combatant 2 Result; Hundred Days (1815) War of the Seventh Coalition United Kingdom Prussia Hanover German Confederation Austria Russia Sweden Netherlands Spain Portugal Sardinia Kingdom of the Two Sicilies Tuscany: French Empire Kingdom of Naples: Victory. Treaty of Paris: General French defeat; Restoration of the House of ...
Since the Russian Revolution, the Netherlands did not have any diplomatic relationships with the Soviet Union until the end of the Second World War. [3] During the war, the Dutch government was in exile. During WW2, 25,000 Dutch volunteers [4] joined the Waffen SS, and fought on the Eastern front against the Soviet Union. They were not ...
CrisisWatch – Monthly bulletin, interactive map and database on ongoing conflicts by the International Crisis Group. Map of the world's conflicts Archived 21 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine, by IRIN. History Guy's coverage of 21st century wars; Heidelberg Institute for International Conflict Research (HIIK)
World War II marked a devastating period for the Netherlands, which suffered under German occupation from 1940 until liberation in 1945. The war's impact was severe, with the Rotterdam Blitz causing extensive destruction and loss of life. Dutch resistance was significant, though the nation also faced collaboration from within.
2 Sep: The mass exodus of NSB members from South Limburg begins [3]; 3 Sep: Brussels liberated [3]; Prince Bernhard appointed Commander of the Dutch Armed Forces. [3]Queen Wilhelmina, via Radio Oranje, informs the population in occupied territory that 'liberation is imminent' [3]
A formation of Spitfires shortly before World War II. This is a list of World War II battles encompassing land, naval, and air engagements as well as campaigns, operations, defensive lines and sieges. Campaigns generally refer to broader strategic operations conducted over a large bit of territory and over a long period.