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Belgium - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Belgium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) |
 | | After the end of the war in May 1945, the issue of the return of King Leopold III soon threatened to divide the country. |
 | | The resistance movement, which naturally was a strong influence in the country, had become predominantly associated with the left, and was opposed to the return of the king, who, in the opinion of many, was associated with seeking an understanding with the Germans. |
 | | It was not a large majority, and in the Walloon districts more votes were cast against the return than for it, but the regency was ended, and Leopold returned to Belgium. |
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