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The Luxembourg government had pursued a policy of neutrality since the Luxembourg Crisis of 1867 had highlighted the country's vulnerability. [1] During the First World War, the 400 men of the Corps des Gendarmes et Volontaires had remained in barracks throughout the German occupation. [2]
German occupation of Luxembourg between 1914 and 1918 Allied victory. Grand duchess Marie Adelheid is forced to abdicate due to her pro-German attitude (9 January 1919) Monarchy survives, despite strong republican and pro-Belgian opposition; Treaty of Versailles (art. 40–41): German privileges in Luxembourg repealed; 1940 1945 World War II ...
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Thus, Luxembourg was occupied by Prussian soldiers until the 1867 Treaty of London ordered an end to the occupation and the demolition of the fortifications. The German occupation of Luxembourg in World War I (1914–1918). [1] The German occupation of Luxembourg in World War II (1940–1944). [2]
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Soldiers from Luxembourg training in an English town during World War II. During World War II, Luxembourg abandoned its policy of neutrality, when it joined the Allies in fighting Nazi Germany. It was again invaded and subject to German occupation in the Second World War in 1940, and was formally annexed into the Third Reich in 1942.
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On 1 September 1939 Germany invaded Poland, initiating World War II. [1] This put Luxembourg's Grand Ducal government in a delicate situation. On one hand, the population's sympathies lay with the UK and France; on the other hand, due to the country's policy of neutrality since the Treaty of London in 1867, the government adopted a careful non-belligerent stance towards its neighbours.