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201452 minPGdocumentary

1914 Invasion of Belgium

201452 minPGdocumentary

The Belgian army delayed the German advance during the first month of World War I, with key battles occurring in Liège, Antwerp, and Mons.

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The Belgian army delayed the German advance during the first month of World War I, with key battles occurring in Liège, Antwerp, and Mons.

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Guy Williams

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Finbarr Maddencast

Guy Williams

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David Heath

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In August 1914, the German army initiated its invasion of Belgium. The Belgian army resisted, delaying the advance. The British Expeditionary Force fought its first battle at Mons. The documentary covers the first month of conflict, detailing the battles of Liège, Antwerp, and Mons. It includes firsthand accounts from participants and features the remnants of battlefields and fortifications that remain today. The film runs for 52 minutes and was released in 2014.

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