Battle of the Hague (1940)

May 10, 1940 · The Hague

German paratroopers landed around The Hague to seize airfields and take the Dutch capital at the start of the invasion of the Netherlands. Dutch defenders repulsed the assault and the airborne plan failed.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Strength
11,100
Killed
515
Wounded
1,000
Aircraft
4
Ships
c. 1