Luxembourg rebellions

[1] From August 1914 until the end of World War I on 11 November 1918, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was under full occupation by the German Empire.

[2] During this period, Luxembourg was allowed to retain its own government and political system, but all proceedings were overshadowed by the German army's presence.

Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide stayed in power but due to her German-leaning attitude, lost the support of part of the population and the Allies.

[5] According to a report from Evening Express, the soldiers decided by a large majority to send a list of 31 demands to the Chamber of Deputies.

The standoff marked a critical point in Luxembourg's military history, as all the proposals for settlement offered by the soldiers were ultimately rejected.

[8] On 9 January 1919, the same group of socialist and liberal deputies active in November, tabled a motion to make Luxembourg a republic.

The motion passed and the Socialist leader, M. Mark, proclaimed a Republic, declaring that the deputies who were staying out of the sitting were going to elect a Committee of Public Safety.