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Wallonie Libre
''Wallonie libre'' ( French; literally "Free Wallonia") is a minor political party active in Wallonia in Belgium which originated as a group active within the resistance in German-occupied Belgium during World War II. Affiliated with the Walloon Movement, its ideology became increasingly radical in the post-war period. History Resistance group, 1940–44 ''Wallonie libre'' originated as a political association of Walloon migrants in Brussels known as the Walloon Guard (''Garde wallonne'') in the 1930s. It was heavily influenced by the radical Walloon Movement which supported the secession of Wallonia and its merger into France. The group was re-formed in the aftermath of the Battle of Belgium (10–28 May 1940) to provide aid to the French which were still fighting Nazi Germany. ''Wallonie libre'' was purportedly established on 18 June 1940 during the ''Gardes annual gathering to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo which coincided with the radio broadcast of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Wallonie Libre
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