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11 May 1940
Page 1
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 11, 1940
Page
1
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Queen Wilhelmina issues a flaming protest to her peoples condemning Germany's unprovoked attack on Dutch territory. Holland, having maintained strict neutrality, vows to uphold its duty and reject the German challenge.
Ministers were recalled by telephone and hoped to meet in Melbourne tomorrow but practical difficulties forced a return to Canberra on Monday. Attorney General Hughes warned the stagnation had become intense activity and stressed speed and numbers of Allied forces will decide the world’s fate. He hinted the Netherlands and Dutch East Indies are not yet involved.
An early World War II dispatch describes Germany pressuring the Netherlands with a surrender ultimatum and warnings of destruction. Dutch officials declare war after an unprecedented German invasion, noting civilian casualties and aerial attacks on major airfields.
German news agency reports a memorandum to Belgium and the Netherlands claiming German troops are protecting German interests against imminent British and French attacks via Holland. Berlin asserts Allies shift to the Mediterranean aims to conceal a planned war move while Belgium and Luxembourg fall under German protection to prevent Ruhr attacks.
German forces began large scale air attacks across Holland Belgium and Luxembourg with parachutists deployed on key points. Brussels reports 400 casualties and Belgium Belgium and Luxembourg mobilize as Dutch Dutch forces defend against crossings and air bombardments. Bailiffs warn of sabotage as King Leopold assumes command and Belgian forces resist invaders.
Prime Minister Menzies warned of the gravest danger in history as Holland and Belgium were invaded. He said Britain faces a direct threat to east coast shipping and food supplies, urging Australia to stand firm with Britain to defend democracy against Nazi aggression. Postwar opposition leader Curtin called the invasion a defining moment for democratic nations and emphasized the need to defeat the Nazis to preserve freedom.
The War Cabinet met at Downing Street early, with leaders from the three services present. A Foreign Secretary report announced an invasion, urging collective response and condemning selfish inaction, as allied Dutch and Belgian ports faced blockades and aid plans unfolded.
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