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  2. Luxembourg in World War II - Wikipedia

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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]

  3. 1942 Luxembourgish general strike - Wikipedia

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    The Luxembourgish general strike of 1942 (Luxembourgish: Generalstreik vun 1942) was a manifestation of passive resistance when Luxembourg was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II. The strikes opposed a directive that conscripted young Luxembourgers into the Wehrmacht.

  4. German occupation of Luxembourg during World War II

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    The German occupation of Luxembourg in World War II began in May 1940 after the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was invaded by Nazi Germany. [1] Although Luxembourg was officially neutral, it was situated at a strategic point at the end of the French Maginot Line. On 10 May 1940, the German Wehrmacht invaded Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands ...

  5. German invasion of Luxembourg - Wikipedia

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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.

  6. List of timelines of World War II - Wikipedia

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    Timeline of the United Kingdom home front during World War II (1939–1945) Timeline of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact (1918–1941) Timeline of Sweden during World War II (1939–1945) Timeline of the Netherlands during World War II (1939–1945) Chronology of the liberation of Dutch cities and towns during World War II

  7. Military occupations of Luxembourg - Wikipedia

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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]

  8. Military history of Luxembourg - Wikipedia

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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.

  9. Timeline of World War II (1944) - Wikipedia

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    : The Fatherland Front of Bulgaria overthrows the national government and declares war on Germany. [2] 10: Luxembourg is liberated by U.S. First Army.: Two Allied forces meet at Dijon, cutting France in half.: First Allied troops enter Germany, entering Aachen, a city on the border.: Dutch railway workers go on strike.