RARE: Völkischer Beobachter May 20 1940

This is a rare and historically significant issue of the Völkischer Beobachter, the official newspaper of the NSDAP, dated 20 May 1940.

This edition includes the announcement of Arthur Seyss-Inquart’s role in the Netherlands, marking a key moment in the German occupation. Additionally, it features a provocative photograph of the Dutch Queen cycling, with Prince Bernhard riding behind her, accompanied by the mocking caption: “Hopefully the Prince and the Queen have brought the tandem to England.”

Details:

• Original issue dated 20 May 1940

• Includes announcement of Seyss-Inquart in the Netherlands

• Photo of Dutch Queen and Prince Bernhard on a bicycle with satirical caption

• Rich with wartime articles, propaganda, and period photographs

• Complete issue, in good condition with normal signs of age

A particularly rare early-war newspaper capturing Germany’s propaganda regarding the Netherlands and the 1940 Western campaign. Highly suitable for collectors of WWII press, historians, or museums documenting propaganda and occupation history.