German invasion of Belgium

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The invasion of Belgium or Belgian campaign, often referred to within Belgium as the 18 Days' Campaign, formed part of the larger Battle of France, an offensive campaign by Germany during the Second World War. It took place over 18 days in May 1940 and ended with the German occupation of Belgium following the surrender of the Belgian Army.

1940  Wikimedia, Wikidata
military operation, battle, United Kingdom, 

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1940 German invasion of Belgium
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1830 — 1833 Belgian–Dutch War
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The British Expeditionary Force (bef) in France 1939-1940 F4479The British Expeditionary Force (bef) in France 1939-1940 F4479
The British Army in France and Belgium 1940 F4511The British Army in France and Belgium 1940 F4511
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-127-0369-21, Im Westen, zerstörter französischer Panzer Char B1Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-127-0369-21, Im Westen, zerstörter französischer Panzer Char B1
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-125-0277-09, Im Westen, zerstörter französischer Panzer Char B1Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-125-0277-09, Im Westen, zerstörter französischer Panzer Char B1
The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in France 1939-1940 F4439The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in France 1939-1940 F4439
Bundesarchiv Bild 146-1988-072-14, Belgien, Einmarsch, RadfahrschwadronBundesarchiv Bild 146-1988-072-14, Belgien, Einmarsch, Radfahrschwadron
Belgische Propaganda Poster over Koning Leopold III Met het opschrift Belgische Propaganda Poster over Koning Leopold III Met het opschrift "Mijn Lot Zal Het Uwe Zijn" uitgegeven in 1950 in het kader van de Koningskwestie
Belgische Propaganda Poster Van Koning Leopold III met opschrifft Belgische Propaganda Poster Van Koning Leopold III met opschrifft "28 Mei 1940, Halt, Sire Dat Vergeten Wij Nooit" naar aanleiding van de 18 daagse veldtocht
Louvain. the road to the bridge, May 1940 Art.IWMARTLD212Louvain. the road to the bridge, May 1940 Art.IWMARTLD212
The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in France 1939-1940 F4451The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in France 1939-1940 F4451
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