Belgium’s Dilemma: The Formation of the Belgian Defense Policy, 1932-1940

Countering some conventional, entrenched thinking regarding Belgium’s decision to cease its resistance against the German Wehrmacht, which lead to the failure of the Allies in May-June 1940, this study investigates the deeper story. The author examines the particular circumstances, events, and historical roots of decisions that shaped Belgium’s policies during World War I, the Great Depression, and the years leading up to 1940. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)