German invasion of Luxembourg
May 10, 1940 · Luxembourg
Result German victory
German forces invaded Luxembourg at the start of the attack on Western Europe. They occupied the country in one day, and the government went into exile.
Luxembourg
Nazi Germany
Other
Strength and losses
Luxembourg Strength 425 · Wounded 7 · Captured 76
France Strength 18,000 · Killed 5
United Kingdom Killed 1 · Captured 2 · Aircraft lost c. 1
- Wounded
- 7