Fall Gelb

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Fall Gelb, or Unternehmen Sichelschnitt (Eng. Case Yellow and Operation Sickle cut), was the German plan to invade Western Europe in May 1940 during World War II. It involved a surprise attack through the Ardennes, bypassing the Maginot Line. The swift and decisive maneuver led to the rapid defeat of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands within weeks.

Memorial Garden of the Royal Netherlands Air Force – Soesterberg, the Netherlands

This is a Memorial Garden to commemorate the soldiers of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), who have …

Posted January 19, 2016 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal

Stelling Den Oever – Afsluitdijk, the Netherlands

Position or "Stelling" Den Oever was built between 1932 and 1936 on the North Holland side of the …

Posted July 21, 2015 (updated January 6, 2026) by Pascal

Rotterdam Blitz, A City on Fire – Netherlands

Heavy rumbling sounds fill the afternoon sky above the Netherlands. The drone rolls on for miles through the …

Posted April 13, 2013 (updated January 5, 2026) by Patrick

Transit Camp Westerbork, Netherlands

In 1939 the Dutch Government decides to build a refugee camp to give the German Jews a home …

Posted November 22, 2012 (updated April 1, 2026) by Patrick

Fort de Tancrémont – Pépinster, Belgium

On the 29th of May 1940 11:00h, a day and a half after the surrender of the Belgian …

Posted November 10, 2011 (updated January 11, 2026) by Pascal

Fort Eben-Emael – Belgium

Fort Eben Emael was build as part of the Fortified position of Liège (PFL I) to defend the …

Posted November 7, 2011 (updated January 2, 2026) by Pascal