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. 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 King Albert I stated: 'Belgium is not a road' Within four months, the majority of Belgium was under occupation and would remain so until November 1918.