LuxembourgHistoire 208 · History and European integration
What did the grand-ducal family do when Germany invaded the country on 10 May 1940?
In the exam (French)
Que fait la famille grand-ducale lorsque l'Allemagne envahit le pays le 10 mai 1940 ?
- aIt went into exile with the governmentElle part en exil avec le gouvernementCorrect answer
- bIt stayed in the palace and collaboratedElle reste au palais et collabore
- cIt took refuge in the Belgian ArdennesElle se réfugie dans les Ardennes belges
Why?
Grand Duchess Charlotte and the government went into exile, notably in London and Canada.
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