Today in History - August 4th. 1914 - World War I: German empire invades Belgium
When Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany asked King Albert I of Belgium a free
passage to France in 1914 the Belgian King refused based on a neutrality principle.
On August 4th. 1914, the soldiers of the German Empire invaded Belgium.
This tragic event is commemorated today. A lot of European Royals and Heads
of State will be present in Mons and Liège.
Inter alia the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend the ceremonies.
passage to France in 1914 the Belgian King refused based on a neutrality principle.
King Albert I of Belgium - Source picture: Wikipedia
On August 4th. 1914, the soldiers of the German Empire invaded Belgium.
Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany - Source picture: Wikipedia
This tragic event is commemorated today. A lot of European Royals and Heads
of State will be present in Mons and Liège.
Inter alia the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend the ceremonies.
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