Luxembourg in World War II
The involvement of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in World War II began with its invasion by German forces on 10 May 1940 and lasted beyond its liberation by Allied forces in late 1944 and early 1945. After surrendering after just a day of fighting, Luxembourg was placed under occupation and was formally annexed into Germany in 1942. During the occupation, the German authorities orchestrated a programme of "Germanisation" of the country, suppressing non-German languages and customs and conscripting Luxembourgers into the Wehrmacht, which led to extensive resistance, culminating in a general strike in August 1942 against conscription. The Germanisation was facilitated by a collaborationist political group, the Volksdeutsche Bewegung, founded shortly after the occupation. Shortly before the s
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Luxembourg in World War II
The involvement of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in World War II began with its invasion by German forces on 10 May 1940 and lasted beyond its liberation by Allied forces in late 1944 and early 1945. After surrendering after just a day of fighting, Luxembourg was placed under occupation and was formally annexed into Germany in 1942. During the occupation, the German authorities orchestrated a programme of "Germanisation" of the country, suppressing non-German languages and customs and conscripting Luxembourgers into the Wehrmacht, which led to extensive resistance, culminating in a general strike in August 1942 against conscription. The Germanisation was facilitated by a collaborationist political group, the Volksdeutsche Bewegung, founded shortly after the occupation. Shortly before the s
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Der Zweite Weltkrieg war für d ...... rg (unbewaffnete Neutralität).
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The involvement of the Grand D ...... Allied units until liberation.
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Люксембург во Второй мировой в ...... осударства в начале 1945 года.
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Der Zweite Weltkrieg war für d ...... Schwester Maria-Adelheid inne.
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The involvement of the Grand D ...... cupation. Shortly before the s
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Люксембург во Второй мировой в ...... 1944 года — начале 1945 годов.
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Luxembourg in World War II
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Luxemburg im Zweiten Weltkrieg
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Люксембург во Второй мировой войне
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