German occupation of Luxembourg during World War II
The German occupation of Luxembourg in World War II began in May 1940 after the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg was invaded by Nazi Germany. 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. Luxembourg was initially placed under a Military administration, but later became a civilly administrated territory and finally was annexed directly into Germany. The Germans believed Luxembourg to be a Germanic state, and attempted to suppress what they perceived as alien French language and cultural influences. Although some Luxembourgers joined the resistance or collaborated with the Germans, both constituted a minority of the population. As German nat
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German occupation of Luxembourg during World War II
The German occupation of Luxembourg in World War II began in May 1940 after the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg was invaded by Nazi Germany. 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. Luxembourg was initially placed under a Military administration, but later became a civilly administrated territory and finally was annexed directly into Germany. The Germans believed Luxembourg to be a Germanic state, and attempted to suppress what they perceived as alien French language and cultural influences. Although some Luxembourgers joined the resistance or collaborated with the Germans, both constituted a minority of the population. As German nat
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A Ocupação alemã de Luxemburgo ...... definitivo no começo de 1945.
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L'occupazione del Lussemburgo ...... tituito alla sua indipendenza.
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The German occupation of Luxem ...... l liberation until early 1945.
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A Ocupação alemã de Luxemburgo ...... a Bélgica e os Países Baixos.
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L'occupazione del Lussemburgo ...... o nel giro di ventiquattr'ore.
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The German occupation of Luxem ...... the population. As German nat
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German occupation of Luxembourg during World War II
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Occupazione del Lussemburgo nella seconda guerra mondiale
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Ocupação alemã de Luxemburgo durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial
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