Table of contents for Churchill's guests : Britain and the Belgian exiles during World War II / Robert W. Allen.


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Introduction

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
7  Conclusions                                                            177
     Anglo-Belgian Review                                                177
     Postwar Progress                                                    179





Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication: Belgians Great Britain History 20th century, Exiles Great Britain History 20th century, Refugees Great Britain History 20th century, World War, 1939-1945 Great Britain, Belgium History German occupation, 1940-1945