The German invasion of Belgium
The German invasion of Belgium
In the wake of the attack on Franz Ferdinand in June 1914, tensions between the European great powers escalated rapidly. However, the Belgians were not all that concerned: their country was neutral and so needn't be afraid of becoming involved in a potential conflict. But this was without taking account of the German Schlieffen Plan, a military strategy that anticipated advancing through Belgium on Paris, in the event of a war with France.
Blog: 'Through Belgium to Paris: the German invasion of Belgium'.

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