Belgian King Albert stopped the barbarian hordes

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Belgian King Albert stopped the barbarian hordes

Belgian King Albert stopped the barbarian hordes - propaganda postcard from Belgium dating from WWI. At the outbreak of war Belgium was granted neutrality under the terms of a 1839 treaty and King Albert refused passage of the Kaisers soldiers through his nation. When Germany subsequently invaded, the King (as prescribed by the Belgian constitution), took personal command of the Belgian army, and held the Germans off long enough for Britain and France to prepare for the Battle of the Marne. He led his army through the Siege of Antwerp and the Battle of the Yser, when the Belgian army was driven back to a last, tiny strip of Belgian territory, near the North Sea. Here the Belgians, took up a war of position, in the trenches behind the River Yser, remaining there for the next four years. During this period, King Albert fought with his troops and shared their dangers, while his wife, Queen Elisabeth, worked as a nurse at the front. Date: circa 1910s

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Advance Barbarian Belgian Brave Bravery Leadership Propaganda Stopped Yser Albert Hordes

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures a pivotal moment in Belgian history during World War I. King Albert I, resolute and determined, stands at the forefront of his troops, halting the advancing "barbarian hordes" with unwavering courage. At the onset of the war, Belgium, granted neutrality under the 1839 treaty, was invaded by Germany despite King Albert's refusal to allow passage of Kaiser's soldiers through his nation. As the Germans pressed on, King Albert, in accordance with the Belgian constitution, took personal command of the Belgian army. His leadership held off the enemy long enough for Britain and France to prepare for the Battle of the Marne. The King led his troops through the Siege of Antwerp and the Battle of the Yser, where the Belgian army was driven back to a small strip of Belgian territory near the North Sea. Despite the dire circumstances, King Albert continued to fight alongside his soldiers, sharing their hardships. Meanwhile, his wife, Queen Elisabeth, worked as a nurse at the front, providing essential care to the wounded. The Belgian army held their ground in the trenches behind the River Yser for the next four years, marking a remarkable display of resilience and fortitude in the face of overwhelming adversity. This powerful image serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Belgian people during a time of war and hardship.

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