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Date |
Event(s) |
| 1 | 1933 | |
| 2 | 1940 | - 1940—1945: Netherlands enters World War II with a surprise attack by a huge force from Germany.
- 1940—1945: In the next five years, Netherlands came to be increasingly under a regime of terror. During the winter of starvation, Netherlands was systematically looted by the Nazis. Tens of thousands of people died from starvation or deprivation.
- 10 May 1940—26 Jul 1945: Sir Winston Churchill, UK Prime Minister (Conservative)
Sir Winston Churchill
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| 3 | 1944 | - 6 Apr 1944: PAYE income tax begins
- 4 Jun 1944: Allies enter Rome
- 6 Jun 1944: D-Day invasion of Normandy
- 12 Jun 1944: First V1 flying bombs hit London
- 8 Sep 1944: First V2 rocket bombs hit London
- 11 Sep 1944: Allies enter Germany
- 16 Dec 1944: Battle of the Bulge: German counter-offensive
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1944 - 1944 (0 years)
