VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > C. Europe, 1919–1945 > 6. The Low Countries > a. Belgium > 1940, May 10
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1940, May 10
 
GERMAN ARMED FORCES INVADED BELGIUM (See 1940, May 10).  1
 
May 28
 
Leopold III ordered the Belgian forces to cease fighting. Leaders of the Belgian government on French territory declared Leopold deposed.  2
 
Oct. 31
 
A Belgian government in exile was formed in London.  3
 
 
 
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