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It was the other way around. Germany invaded Belgium in World War I as the first act of aggression. Germany invaded Belgium as a way to circumvent French defenses along the German border (the Maginot Line).

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Why was Belgium important in World War 1?

Belgium was invaded by Germany on 4 August 1914, despite the fact that its neutrality was guaranteed by Britain, France and Germany. Since 1906 Germany had only one plan (the Schlieffen Plan) for a future war with France and that involved marching through Belgium. Incidentally, the original version of the plan involved marching through the Netherlands, too, but it was revised after Schlieffen's retirement.


When was the first day of the attack in world war 1?

The first day of the attack in World War I is generally considered to be August 1, 1914, when Germany declared war on Russia. However, the first significant military action occurred on August 4, 1914, when Germany invaded Belgium, leading to Britain's declaration of war on Germany the same day. This marked the official start of hostilities in the conflict.


How many countries invaded belgium?

Belgium was invaded by multiple countries throughout its history, most notably during World War I and World War II. In World War I, Germany invaded Belgium in 1914, violating its neutrality, which led to the United Kingdom joining the war. During World War II, Belgium was again invaded by Germany in 1940. Additionally, Belgium experienced invasions in earlier conflicts, but the most significant events are tied to the two World Wars.


Where was world war placed?

world war 1 took place in Europe, the middle east and Germany. world war 2 took place in Russia ,Germany, France, and Belgium.


What official reason did Britain declare war on Germany?

Britain declared war on Germany because Germany attacked Belgium in order to strategically invade France. Britain vowed to protect Belgium, so Britain joined World War I.

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What country joined World War 1 because of Germany's attack on Belgium?

pretty sure it was France


Why was Belgium important in World War 1?

Belgium was invaded by Germany on 4 August 1914, despite the fact that its neutrality was guaranteed by Britain, France and Germany. Since 1906 Germany had only one plan (the Schlieffen Plan) for a future war with France and that involved marching through Belgium. Incidentally, the original version of the plan involved marching through the Netherlands, too, but it was revised after Schlieffen's retirement.


What caused Great Britain to enter world war?

Great Britain entered WWI because of the idea of collective security, where an attack on one country means an attack on all other countries in the alliance. Therefore, when Germany invaded Belgium, G.B declared war on Germany.


Which country did Germany attack on it's way to France which caused great Britain to declare war?

Belgium .


Why did Great Britan declare war on Germany in World War 1?

Because Germany Attacked Neutral Belgium.


Where was world war 1at?

World War one took place in France, Belgium, Germany and Russia.


Why did England enter world war1?

Germany invaded Belgium. Britain had a defense treaty with Belgium. After the invasion, Britain issued an ultimatum stating that if Germany didn't withdraw from Belgium, Britain would declare war. Germany didn't listen and Britain entered World War I.


What territory did Belgium receive from Germany after world war II?

their territory, Belgium in another words they got back their land which they lost when germany invaded Belgium in 1940


What countries was invaded by Germany in world war 1?

France, Belgium & Russia


Why was there a world war between England and Germany?

Because Germany wanted to be more powerful than lots of countries so they invaded Poland to make a start. The British were allied with Poland so Britain decided to declare war on Germany. That only accounts for their battle during World War II. They were opponents in World War I because of Germany's attack on Belgium, with whom Britain had a defense pact.


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.


Where was world war placed?

world war 1 took place in Europe, the middle east and Germany. world war 2 took place in Russia ,Germany, France, and Belgium.