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Main article: Luxembourg in World War II
When Germany invaded France by way of the Low Countries in the spring of 1940, Luxembourg, despite its neutrality, was quickly invaded and occupied (despite attempts by the government to slow the advancing German forces), having put up little resistance and immediately surrendering. The Luxembourgeois government went into exile but never declared war on the Axis, and Luxembourg was effectively annexed by Germany. A small resistance movement was active in the country throughout the war. Luxembourg remained under German control until liberated by the Allies at the end of 1944.[citation needed]
When Germany invaded France by way of the Low Countries in the spring of 1940, Luxembourg, despite its neutrality, was quickly invaded and occupied (despite attempts by the government to slow the advancing German forces), having put up little resistance and immediately surrendering. The Luxembourgeois government went into exile but never declared war on the Axis, and Luxembourg was effectively annexed by Germany. A small resistance movement was active in the country throughout the war. Luxembourg remained under German control until liberated by the Allies at the end of 1944.[citation needed]