Rupert Murdoch is a broadcaster.
The German occupation of Luxembourg in World War II began in May 1940 after the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg was invaded by Nazi Germany .. World War II. World War II. Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. Luxembourg. invaded by Nazi Germany. Invasion of Luxembourg. Although Luxembourg was officially neutral , it was situated at a strategic point at the end of the French Maginot Line .. Maginot Line. Maginot Line. On 10 May 1940 , the German Wehrmacht invaded Luxembourg , Belgium and the Netherlands .. Wehrmacht. Wehrmacht. Belgium. Battle of Belgium. Netherlands. Battle of the Netherlands. Luxembourg was initially placed under a Military administration , but later became a civilly administrated territory and finally was annexed directly into Germany .. The Germans believed Luxembourg to be a Germanic state , and attempted to suppress what they perceived as alien French language and cultural influences .. Although some Luxembourgers joined the resistance or collaborated with the Germans , both constituted a minority of the population .. resistance. Luxembourg Resistance. As German nationals , from 1942 , many Luxembourgers were conscripted into the German military .. Nearly 3,500 Luxembourgish Jews were killed during the Holocaust .. during the Holocaust. The Holocaust in Luxembourg. The liberation of the country by the Allies began in September 1944 , but due to the Ardennes Offensive it was n't completed until early 1945 .. Allies. Allies of World War II. Ardennes Offensive. Battle of the Bulge