LuxembourgHistoire 197 · History and European integration
Which large-scale strike broke out in August 1942 in occupied Luxembourg?
In the exam (French)
Quelle grève de grande ampleur éclate en août 1942 au Luxembourg occupé ?
- aA miners' strike over wagesUne grève des mineurs pour les salaires
- bA general strike against compulsory military serviceUne grève générale contre le service militaire obligatoireCorrect answer
- cA railway workers' strike against line closuresUne grève des cheminots contre la fermeture des lignes
Why?
After the announcement of forced conscription into the Wehrmacht, the general strike of late August 1942 paralysed the country.
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