When the Belgian exiles arrived in 1940, the British considered them to be unhelpful ingrates, and it took some time for the exile government to improve its public image. This study provides a comprehensive look at a wartime partnership from the perspective of the junior partner, detailing the evolution of relations from awkward tolerance in 1940 to full teamwork that lasted from 1942 through 1945. In so doing, Allen presents a true picture of the Allied war effort as a cooperative coalition that depended on more than just America, Britain, and Russia.