The second World War - The German occupation of the Netherlands

12 important questions on The second World War - The German occupation of the Netherlands

When did Germany invade the Netherlands

From 10 may 1940, till 14 may 1940

Why did the Netherlands stand no chance against the germans

They were outnumbered and barley trained

What was a transit camp?

Camp for the temporary accomodation of Jews until they were transported to extermination camps
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How did Germany adjust the Netherlands

The Nazi's slowly turned the Netherlands into a totalitarian state. First they tried to convince people to join the NSB by propoganda, but that didn't work. In 1941 the Nazi's made more drastic measures. They forced men to work in Germany, radio stations were replaced by one, important government positions were only given to NSB'ers and made the NSB the only legal party.

What was an extermination camp?

Camp specially designed by the Nazis for killing large numbers of Jews and others considered to be inferior people

What were the measures for jews

The Nazi's made the measures slowly more drastic. One of the first measures was the Ariërverklaring. Soon after all jewish teachers and civil servants were fired. In 1941 jewish people were banned
from public places such as parks, cinemas and pools. From 1942 they were forced to wear a yellow star as patch on their clothing. The final measure was that they were sent to extermination or concentration camps.

What is a razzia?

Nazi round-up to capture Jews

What were the main reasons a famine occurred in the winter of 44/45

There were a couple of main reasons. The harsh winter, shortage of men and the strike of 30,000 dutch railway workers were the main reasons there was such a food shortage

When did the Netherlands surrender?

15 May 1940

From when were the Dutch forced to work in German factories?

February 1941

What was the February Strike?

A general strike in the Netherlands to protest against the persecution of Jews by the Nazis

What was Dutch Famine of 1944/45?

Famine that took place in the German-occupied part of the Netherlands; also known as Hongerwinter

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