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Several thousand Nazi troops following the Panzer divisions crossing their borders.
Neutral country, but a vital keystone for invasion, in the end, whose aristocratic elite supported Nazi influence, because they are surrounded by potentially hostile countries forceful stability was particularly attractive - the weight of Nazi Germany was appealing for the aristocratic/ ruling parties naturally.
They surrendered in 18 days in a bloody battle held by the general population but the ruling aristocracy were prepared for Jewish persecution and sent 1000's of Jews to concentration camps including Auschwitz - 60, 000 Belgians (aristocratic) were found guilty of collaborating with the Nazis and it is reported by Belgian historians that Belgium went far beyond Nazi requirements of collaboration in WWII especially when it came to persecution. There are stories in the later war of Belgium sending refugees into occupied Poland straight into the heart of German concentration camps.
The general population of Belgium are not to blame they provided a strong resistant party but for the aristocracy (not the King) its another matter...
N.B. The largest collection of Nazi memorabilia is held by a duke in a Northern Province of Belgium - Brabant
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe Nazis invaded their country in 1940. They nabbed the Jews in that country and hauled them by trains to the concentration camps. They occupied the nation and ruled them. The Underground Resistance Network went to work to do overt and covert activities against the Nazis. The OSS (like the CIA) worked with the Belgians to do spying and actions to quell the Nazis. They also did some planning of pre-invasion actions they would take against the Germans, as did the Dutch and French underground people.
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∙ 12y agoThe Germans tried to fight France by going through belgium, so belgium fought back.
http://histclo.com/essay/war/ww1/cou/w1c-bel.HTML
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∙ 13y agoBecause they wanted to. Now please answer my question. Does anyone have a good website to find things about Western Europe and the WW1 and WW2?
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Why did Britain and France join World War 1?
AnswerGermany violated Belgium neutrality and France and England were allied.
What drew the US into World War 1?
Germany's invasion of Belgium, the sinking of the Lusitania, and the Zimmermann note drew the U.S. into World War 1.
What countries became occupied in World War 1?
Primarily France and Belgium.
Why did Ottoman Empire join world war 1?
Ottoman Empire joined World War 1 so as to join forces with the Germany. The other reason was the friction with the friction with Turkey.
What date did Great Britain join World War 1?
At 11.00 pm on 4th August 1914, Britain declared war on Germany. they joined the war to back up belgium when Germany broke their treaty and protect themselves.
When did England join in World War 1?
England joined because Germany attacked Belgium
What did great Britain join World War 1?
Britain declared war on Germany on August 4, 1914 after Germany invaded Belgium.
What date did England join World War 1 and why?
England had joined the Great War when they Declared on Germany for attacking both Belgium and France who were Britains allies
Why is Belgium important at the beginning of World War 1?
because, when Belgium was invaded, it brought Britain into the war
Who did Belgium not let through during world war 1?
During the 1st World war Belgium Did not let the Nazi's through.
Why did Britain and France join World War 1?
AnswerGermany violated Belgium neutrality and France and England were allied.
Was any wars held in Belgium?
World War 1 + World War 2
Did the US like Belgium during World War 1?
Belgium and the US had never had any real problems. They were on the same side in World War I.
Who joined World War 1 to aid Belgium?
Britain
What did Belgium want during World War 1?
peace
Where was it mainly fought from world war 1?
France and Belgium
What drew the US into World War 1?
Germany's invasion of Belgium, the sinking of the Lusitania, and the Zimmermann note drew the U.S. into World War 1.
