May 13th, 1940
World War II: Germany s conquest of France begins as the German army crosses the Meuse River. Winston Churchill makes his "blood, toil, tears, and sweat" speech to the House of Commons. event on May 13, 1940. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around May 13, 1940
| May 15th, 1940 | Event | World War II: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation. |
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