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Churchill's guests : Britain and the Belgian exiles during World War II / Robert W. Allen.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Allen, Robert W., 1947-
- Series:
- Contributions to the study of world history 0885-9159 ; no. 104.
- Contributions to the study of world history, 0885-9159 ; no. 104
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Belgians--Great Britain--History--20th century.
- Belgians.
- Exiles--Great Britain--History--20th century.
- Exiles.
- Refugees--Great Britain--History--20th century.
- Refugees.
- History.
- Belgium--History--German occupation, 1940-1945.
- Belgium.
- World War, 1939-1945--Great Britain.
- World War, 1939-1945.
- Great Britain.
- Physical Description:
- xiv, 212 pages, 14 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2003.
- Contents:
- 1 Defeat and Confusion, 1940 5
- An Independent Defense 6
- Invasion and Retreat 9
- Rupture and Repercussions 12
- Purgatory and Indecision 17
- Choices in Perspective 23
- 2 Refuge and Respect, 1940-44 31
- Overcoming British Attitudes 32
- Setting a New Course 36
- Settling In 41
- Forging a New Sword 46
- Problems and Achievements 53
- 3 Reinforcements from Overseas 61
- Gold and Politics 62
- Resources and Anglo-American Connections 70
- Logistics and Ships 75
- Forces from the South 79
- The Value of the Congo 83
- 4 Reaching Out Beyond Britain 91
- A Place on the Allied Team 92
- Food: To Friend or Foe? 96
- The War of Words 101
- Links with the Resistance 105
- Success for an Indifferent Nation 112
- 5 Sharpening the Sword 121
- Stronger Allied Foundations 122
- Striking Back First with the Royal Air Force 125
- The Renovated Belgian Army Gains Strength 129
- A Vigorous Section of the Royal Navy 135
- An Exceptional Military Union 139
- 6 Liberation and Recovery 147
- From the Beach to Brussels 148
- Restoring Law and Order 153
- The Continued Struggle 158
- Shortages and Division 162
- Long Journey Home 167
- Anglo-Belgian Review 177
- Postwar Progress 179.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [191]-201) and index.
- ISBN:
- 031332218X
- OCLC:
- 50149644
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