Belgium
belgium
Invading Belgium on their way to attack France in WWI and WWII.
Because Germany had invaded Belgium, whose neutrality was guaranteed by Britain.
Alexander Fuehr has written: 'The neutrality of Belgium' -- subject(s): Neutrality 'The neutrality of Belgium'
Belgium
belgium
Britain had a treaty to protect the neutrality of Belgium.
Belgium declared that its neutrality was broken during World War I when Germany violated its borders by invading the country on August 4, 1914. Belgium had been a neutral state since the Treaty of London in 1839, which guaranteed its sovereignty. The invasion prompted Belgium to seek assistance from the Allied Powers, leading to its involvement in the war against Germany. This act of aggression was significant as it also galvanized international opinion against Germany.
Johan Hendrik Labberton has written: 'Belgium and Germany' -- subject(s): Neutrality
Great Britain demanded that Germany respect Belgium's neutrality, but Germany refused.
This brought great Britain into the conflict. The British had close ties with Belgium, one of their nearest neighbors on the continent. Outraged over the violation of Belgium neutrality, Britain declared war on Germany on August 4.