Members of Defence Forces Established by Governments in Exile
Definition
During World War II the governments of some European countries invaded or conquered by the enemy, went into exile in London or Cairo. During the period the government was in exile, the forces of the country are regarded as the regular defence forces of that country.
Governments in exile
Allied countries that had governments in exile included:
- Belgium
- Czechoslovakia
- France
- Greece
- The Netherlands
- Poland
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History Library - Commonwealth, Allied and Neutral Countries
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