The Belgian Army And Society From Independence To The Great War
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The Belgian Army And Society From Independence To The Great War
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Author : Mario Draper
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-02-13
The Belgian Army And Society From Independence To The Great War written by Mario Draper and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-13 with History categories.
This book explores Belgian state-building through the prism of its army from independence to the First World War. It argues that party-politics, which often ran along geographical, linguistic, and religious lines, prevented both Flemings and Walloons from reconciling their regional identities into a unified concept of Belgian nationalism. Equally, it obstructed the army from satisfactorily preparing to uphold Belgium’s imposed neutrality before 1914. Situated uneasily between the two powerhouses of nineteenth-century Europe, Belgium offers a unique insight into the concepts of citizenship and militarisation in a divided society in the era of fervent nationalism. By examining the composition, experience, and image of the army’s officer corps and rank and file, as well as those of the auxiliary forces, this book shows that although military and civilian society often stood aloof from one another, the army, as a national institution, offered a fleeting glimpse into the dichotomy that was pre-war Belgium.
From The Channel To The Ypres Salient
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Author : Chris Baker
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2021-10-31
From The Channel To The Ypres Salient written by Chris Baker and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-31 with History categories.
The sector north of Ypres is best known for the inundation of much of the ground to the east of the Yser that acted as a block to the German advance in the autumn of 1914. From that time on military activities were extremely limited. Much of this line was manned by Belgian troops, with some assistance from the French army at its southern end and of the British army on the Channel coast. The role of the Belgian army in the Great War is little known, apart from the opening months, when 'brave little Belgium' held on to its important fortified cities, notably Liege and Antwerp, for longer than German planning had anticipated. It was not until mid October 1914 that the Belgian army was forced back to the area of the Yser, when its defences were bolstered by French troops whilst Haig's I Corps came up on its southern flank. At this crucial phase of the campaign, the harsh decision was taken to open the dykes at the end of October 1914 and thereby flooding much of the low lying ground east of the Yser and so effectively halting major German offensive operations. For almost four years the Belgian army rested reasonably secure behind this sodden landscape, although certain key points were the scene of frequent, if limited, tussles. 'Free' Belgium was reduced to two significant towns that could be regarded as secure and out of the range of most German artillery - the coastal resort of La Panne (De Panne) and the much bigger settlement of Furnes (Veurne), Over these years the Belgian army was rebuilt under the dynamic leadership of the king, Albert I, and by the time of the general allied advance in September 1918, the Belgian army was able to take its place in the Advance to Victory, in an allied Army that was commanded by King Albert. Although this phase of the war is outside the scope of the book, it is important to realise that the Belgian army was a very active player in these last few months. Amongst the achievements of Belgian troops at this stage of the war was the final capture of Passchendaele. This book concerns itself with the years of defence and the reconstruction of the army behind the Yser. Relatively little of Belgium's efforts in the Great War remained, but recent years have seen action to preserve what does. Most significant of these, perhaps, is the so called Trench of Death near Diksmuide. Although always preserved, it has recently been very successfully refurbished and is now most effectively and informatively presented. Other remains from the war have also been developed so as to be more informative and the result is that touring this area provides a fascinating insight into one of the most unusual sectors of the Western Front and which is conveniently close to the much visited Ypres Salient. In this book Chris Baker brings his extensive knowledge of the Belgian army (helped by his ability to read French and Dutch) and of the Flanders region to produce a much needed insight into Belgium's army role for most of the war as the protector of the northern flank of the whole of the Allied line.
Belgium In The Great War
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Author : Jean-Michel Veranneman
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2018-11-30
Belgium In The Great War written by Jean-Michel Veranneman and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-30 with History categories.
A historian and former Belgian diplomat sheds light on the country’s tumultuous experience during WWI. In August of 1914, the German Empire invaded neutral Belgium in order to outflank the defenses of the French army. Yet the Belgian army resisted, managing to hold a small part of unoccupied Belgian territory north of Ypres until the Armistice of 1918. Because of their heroic defense, Belgium and its King enjoyed enormous international prestige after the war. Occupied Belgium suffered civilian executions and severe destruction. It was widely stripped of its highly developed industrial infrastructure. It was saved from starvation by food shipments from the United States which came in via neutral Holland. Four and a half years later, Belgium emerged a different country with experiences that would leave a lasting on its spirit as well as wide-ranging political implications.
The Belgian Army In The Great War
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
The Belgian Army In The Great War written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Military supplies categories.
The Great War In Belgium And The Netherlands
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Author : Felicity Rash
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-07-02
The Great War In Belgium And The Netherlands written by Felicity Rash and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-02 with History categories.
This book addresses the many avenues that are still left unexplored when it comes to our understanding of the First World War in the Low Countries. With the ongoing the centenary of the Great War, many events have been organized in the United Kingdom to commemorate its military events, its socio-political consequences, and its cultural legacy. Of these events, very few have paid attention to the fates of Belgium or the Netherlands, even though it was the invasion of Belgium in August 1914 that was the catalyst for Great Britain declaring war. The occupation of Belgium had long-term consequences for its people, but much of the military and social history of the Western Front concentrates on northern France, and the Netherlands is largely forgotten as a nation affected by the First World War. By opening the field beyond the military and beyond the front, this collection explores the interdisciplinary and international nature of the Great War.
Handbook Of The Belgian Army 1914
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Author : Great Britain. War Office. General Staff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995-01-01
Handbook Of The Belgian Army 1914 written by Great Britain. War Office. General Staff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-01-01 with categories.
Albert King Of The Belgians In The Great War
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Author : Emile J Galet
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-06
Albert King Of The Belgians In The Great War written by Emile J Galet and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06 with categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
The Belgian Army In World War I
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Author : Ronald Pawly
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-02-20
The Belgian Army In World War I written by Ronald Pawly and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-20 with History categories.
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. The only main combatant army of World War I not previously covered by Osprey, this volume will be an important addition to any enthusiast's collection, accompanied by detailed artwork and archive photographs.
Belgian Refugee Relief In England During The Great War
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Author : Peter Cahalan
language : en
Publisher: Dissertations-G
Release Date : 1982
Belgian Refugee Relief In England During The Great War written by Peter Cahalan and has been published by Dissertations-G this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with History categories.
The Historiography Of World War I From 1918 To The Present
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Author : Christoph Cornelissen
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 2022-11-11
The Historiography Of World War I From 1918 To The Present written by Christoph Cornelissen and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-11 with History categories.
From the Treaty of Versailles to the 2018 centenary and beyond, the history of the First World War has been continually written and rewritten, studied and contested, producing a rich historiography shaped by the social and cultural circumstances of its creation. Writing the Great War provides a groundbreaking survey of this vast body of work, assembling contributions on a variety of national and regional historiographies from some of the most prominent scholars in the field. By analyzing perceptions of the war in contexts ranging from Nazi Germany to India’s struggle for independence, this is an illuminating collective study of the complex interplay of memory and history.