Netherlands WW2 Propaganda Collection: The involvement of the Netherlands in World War II began with its invasion by Nazi Germany on 10 May 1940. The Netherlands had originally hoped to stay neutral when war broke out in 1939, but this wish was ignored. On 15 May 1940, one day after the bombing of Rotterdam, the Dutch forces surrendered. Subsequently the Dutch government and the royal family went into exile in London.
Most of the south of the country was liberated in the second half of 1944. The rest, especially the west of the country still under occupation, suffered from a famine at the end of 1944, known as the “Hunger Winter”. On 5 May 1945, the whole country was finally liberated by the total surrender of all German forces. (Wikipedia)
Netherlands WW2 Propaganda Collection:
Propaganda during Occupation:
National Socialist Movement in the Netherlands
Netherlands Union – Nederlandsche Unie
Movement promoting ‘a loyal attitude of towards the occupying power’