Chronology of World War II
Dutch prepare for invasion
Friday, November 10, 1939 www.onwar.com
In Holland... The Dutch reinforce border troops, cancel all Army leave and prepare to flood the "inundation area" by opening sluice gates. These steps are reported to be precautions against invasion.

In Amsterdam... The US consulate advices Americans to leave the Netherlands.

On the Western Front... German forces conducted local probing attacks which were met with infantry and artillery fire. German reinforcements are reportedly moving up to the Siegfried Line.

In Paris... Commonwealth envoys, accompanied by British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, meet the French Prime Minister, Daladier, and the Commander-in-Chief, General Gamelin.

In London... Prime Minister Chamberlain is suffering from gout.
This chronological study of the Second World War provides a comprehensive day-by-day account of WWII. While focused on the military history of the war, with an emphasis on the battles and campaigns fought, the timeline includes social and political history as well. Some Holocaust related events are already recorded and additional updates are pending. In so far as possible, the images included in this presentation are pictures from the given days. Additional information and images are welcome through the feedback form found on the index.