International Conflicts, 1816-2010. Militarized Interstate Dispute Narratives - Douglas M. Gibler

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Europe 237


211 Belgium/710 China


MID#51


Started in June 1950. See the narrative in the 731 North Korea/732 South Korea dyad
dispute list.


212 Luxembourg/255 Germany


MID#3703


Dispute Number: 3703
Date(s): May 9, 1940 to May 16, 1940
Participants: 255 Germany/200 United Kingdom, 212 Luxembourg, 220 France
Outcome (and Settlement): Victory for side A (Imposed)
Fatalities: 1–25 deaths
Narrative: German troops entered Luxembourg as part of its broader campaign
against its western neighbors (Belgium, Netherlands, France). Luxembourgish forces
were confined to their barracks, but at least one skirmish occurred early on May 9,
killing both French and British soldiers. The occupation of Luxembourg was com-
pleted by May 17, 1940, and Luxembourg remained in German hands until 1944.
Coding changes: Added to the dispute: 200 United Kingdom and 220 France. Start
Date changed from November 5, 1939. Fatalities changed from None.


212 Luxembourg/345 Yugoslavia


MID#4137


Started in February 1998. See the narrative in the 2 United States of America/345 Yugo-
slavia dyad dispute list.


MID#4186


Started in February 2000. See the narrative in the 2 United States of America/345
Yugoslavia dyad dispute list.


MID#4343


Started in November 2000. See the narrative in the 2 United States of America/345
Yugoslavia dyad dispute list.


220 France/210 Netherlands


MID#25


Started in August 1831. See the narrative in the 210 Netherlands/211 Belgium dyad
dispute list.

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