Dutch Armored Forces in 1940?

Hello,
I've got a question about the Dutch armored vehicles during WWII.
I heard that the only armored vehicles the Dutch possessed during the German invasion of the Netherlands were two old French or British tanks.
These two tanks were also damaged; one had problems with rotating it's turret and the other one had severe engine-problems and was just dug in and used as a stationary canon.
Since I can't find any information about this or to verify this on the Internet, I was hoping someone here could provide me with some information.

Thanks in advance.

 

Most sites refer to the armored cars used. Pretty much all mention the V-CL Mk VI(b) tankettes and the FT-17/18 purchased in the 20s

"The Dutch armored force, consisted of two armored car squadrons with an additional one in the planning stages when war broke out. The 1st Panzerwagen Squadron, based in the Noord-Brabant province, was equipped with twelve M36, fourteen M38, and one M38 command car. The 2nd, based in the Utrecht province, was equipped with twelve M38 and one M38 command car. The Dutch also acquired one FT-18 from France and five Carden-Lloyd Mark VIs from Britain.'

"In 1927 one Ft tank was ordered by Greve & Co. in The Netherlands. This tank was only used for demonstrations to soldiers and for practice. The original Hotchkiss machine-gun was not purchased, so with a great deal of effort, a Schwarzlose M.08 machinegun was built in. There were many problems concerning transport. On the 12 of May a small test was undertaken in The Hague, the tank got stuck totally in the soft soil. The Netherlands did not purchase this tank for use by their soldiers."
TANKS!

 

Hey XcombatX, Welcome! You should go to the newbies section and introduce yourself! The Dutch contingent here is fairly small, but growing!

 

Thanks for the great information and the link, JCFalkenbergIII.

 

Thanks for the welcome and I'll try to introduce myself.

 

No Prob . You might be interested in these Dutch threads too. Most of the Dutch armor was in the East Indies in the KNIL.


http://www.ww2f.com/war-pacific/22842-use-armoured-vehicles-borneo-1941-1942-a.html

http://www.ww2f.com/war-pacific/23479-dutch-forces-pacific.html

http://www.ww2f.com/war-pacific/25124-dutch-mariniers-brigade.html

 

Thanks, it's great to see someone who's also interested in the Dutch military history. I knew about the battles we and the British fought in the Dutch East Indies against the revolting Indonesians, but since our country fell to the Axis in just five days I personally didn't expect too much of it.

 

I try to point out the efforts and contributions of aslot of the smaller and minor countries .

 

The cavalry Museum in Amersfoort should have all the information you need. I need to go there to pick up some books. I believe Cornet Van Limburg Stirum who was killed on 10 May 1940 near Ede in combat with the 207th Infantry Division was in some sort of armored car. Still don't know which one that would have been....

 

Thanks for the advice.
I'll see if I get the time to visit that museum, just like I still want to visit the ''Kazematten''-Museum and the Dutch Artillery Museum.

 

If you do visit them, I would love to see some pictures! I'm a little far away at the moment so can't get there myself!
Thanks!!

 

Hehe, as soon as I visit them I'll upload some pictures.

 

That would be great! I'm beginning to think the only way I can get over there is to try to find a job and a cheap place to live!! I can't afford the exchange rate now!!!!

 

To be honest, I've got the same problem with going to the US.
My mom and her boyfriend are going to Texas next year and they said I could go with them, but I'm also a little short on money...
The exchange rate however, is great for us foreigners!

 

Royal Dutch Army Order of Battle, May 1940

Lichte Divisie - Royal Dutch Army Order of Battle, May 1940

Some interesting Dutch 1940 stuff.

 

Let us know where you are going in Texas, I have relatives there, they may be able to help with finding work for you!