German invasion of Luxembourg
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The German invasion of Luxembourg was part of Case Yellow, the German invasion of the Low Countries—Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands—and France during World War II. The battle began on 10 May 1940 and lasted just one day. Facing only light resistance, German troops quickly occupied Luxembourg. The Luxembourgish government, and Grand Duchess Charlotte, managed to escape the country and a government-in-exile was created in London.
German troops crossing into Luxembourg through the Schuster Line
Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, pictured in 1942, fled into France with Luxembourg's government.
Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
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Charlotte was Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 14 January 1919 until her abdication on 12 November 1964.
The Grand Duchess in 1942
A private portrait in 1921
Charlotte of Luxembourg and Prince Felix before her abdication, 11 November 1964
The old Berg Castle (demolished 1906), Mersch, central Luxembourg, ducal residence where Charlotte was born