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Belgium: Which historians disagree with Churchill's literary treatment of the King of the Belgians, Leopold III, following his surrender to Germany during May 1940?
Yes, please. Can you give me a couple of names and their arguments?
Historian John Connell argues that Leopold III was in a difficult position and did what he thought was best for his country, despite the criticism he faced. In his book, "King Leopold III and the Belgian Royal Question," he provides a more nuanced understanding of Leopold's actions. Another historian, Martin Conway, similarly argues that Leopold III's surrender was not a clear-cut case of cowardice or betrayal, but was a complex situation that has been oversimplified by Churchill and others.