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This is an A4 format paperback publication in 'as new' condition
While small in numbers, the Belgian Army played a vital role in World War 1 that is often overlooked. Germany's invasion of neutral Belgium, which led Britain to declare war in August 1914, should have been swift and fierce. Yet, the unexpected heroic defence, against great odds, of Belgian fortresses, frustrated the German Schlieffen Plan for a thrust to Paris and a lightning victory. The plucky Belgian resistance proved successful in buying time for French and British troops to mobilize and report to the front, where the Belgians would then go on to fight, stubbornly defending the northern end of the Allied trench line for the rest of the war. Discover the story of this determined Army, from their organization and commanders, to their uniforms and equipment.
This volume - Osprey's first book on this main combatant army of World War I - is an important addition to any enthusiast's collection, accompanied by detailed artwork and archive photographs.
Table of Contents
The Belgian Army in 1914 German violation of Belgian neutrality, August 1914 The defence of the fortresses, August-October: Liège, Namur, Antwerp The defence of the Yser line, October - the breaking of the dykes Operations on the Western Front, 1915-18 Operations on other fronts, 1915-18: Africa - Russia Uniforms and equipment: pre-1914 - the 1914 'Yser' uniform - 1915: khaki, Adrian helmets, web equipment - insignia - weapons
