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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