Battle of the Afsluitdijk

May 12–14, 1940 · Afsluitdijk

Result Dutch victory

German troops tried to seize the Afsluitdijk, the long dam in the northern Netherlands, and were repelled by Dutch defenders. The Dutch held it until the national surrender.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Strength
225
Killed
1
Wounded
2
Ships
1