Hitler’s Deceiving Speech and the Nazi Attack on Belgium and the Netherlands During World War II

Netherlands/Belgium - Circa 1945: Scenes reveal extensive destruction in Dutch cities, followed by aerial footage showing urban areas devastated by bombing. Streets are strewn with casualties, including children. A clip of Hitler’s speech plays, showing his deceptive assurances to the Dutch people and government. The scene then shifts to Belgium, where Nazi troops cross neutral borders. The strategy behind the attack on the Albert Canal is shown in detail, followed by intense combat scenes as soldiers cross the canal with support from Nazi aviation. (Footage by Roberto Machado Noa/Getty Images)