Battle of Rotterdam

BelligerentsNetherlands
United KingdomGermanyCommanders and leadersP. W. Scharroo
Kurt Student (WIA)Strength 7,000 soldiers
12 artillery pieces
6 anti-tank guns
2 armoured cars
1 gunboat
1 motor torpedo boat
1 demolition team UK 1,000 soldiers
12 float planesCasualties and losses 185 killed
1 armoured car damaged
3 aircraft destroyed
1 motor torpedo boat damaged 123 killed
5 aircraft destroyed

The Battle of Rotterdam was a Second World War battle fought during the Battle of the Netherlands. Fought between 10 and 14 May 1940, it was a German attempt to seize the Dutch city. It ended in a German victory, following the Rotterdam Blitz.