When did the confrontation occur between Pierlot and King Leopold III?
During the German invasion of Belgium in May 1940
Before the War
After the War
None of the above
Answer
Pierlot confronted King Leopold III during the German invasion of Belgium in May 1940. The king wanted to surrender to the Germans, but Pierlot and the government wanted to continue fighting. The confrontation led to Pierlot and the government fleeing to France.
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