740.0011 European War 1939/2763: Telegram
The Minister in the Netherlands (Gordon) to the Secretary of State
The Hague, May 10,
1940—6 a.m.
[Received May 10—3:58 a.m.]
[Received May 10—3:58 a.m.]
156. My 155, May 10, 5 a.m. The Ministry of Defense states that German ground forces have attacked along entire eastern frontier. German air force has bombed all airports. Parachute troops have been attempting to land near Delft.
From the Chancery three planes have been seen shot down within the last hour, one of them crashing within a few hundred yards of the Chancery. Please acknowledge hour of receipt.
Gordon