What was the major controversy between King Leopold III and Pierlot?
The King's surrender to the German Army
The King's domestic policies
The King's economic policies
The King's foreign affairs policies
Answer
The major controversy between King Leopold III and Pierlot was the King's surrender to the German Army in May 1940. Leopold's decision to surrender was controversial because it left the Belgian government in exile and led to a split between the King and the government.
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