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August 2nd of this year will mark the centenary of the German Invasion of Luxembourg and the start of World War I.

From August 1914 until the end of World War I on November 11, 1918, Luxembourg was under occupation by the German military. The German government justified the occupation by citing the need to support their armies in neighbouring France, although many Luxembourgers, contemporary and present, have interpreted German actions otherwise.

During the time of the German occupation, Luxembourg was allowed to retain its own government and political system. Despite the terrible distraction of the occupation, the Luxembourg people attempted to lead their lives as normally as they could. The political parties attempted to focus on other matters, such as the economy and education.