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Anti-tank barrier on the Belgian frontier, Sept 1939
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Anti-tank barrier on the Belgian frontier, Sept 1939
Photograph of a steel wall built on the border between Germany and Belgium as an anti-tank barrier. The Sphere describes its design as of " somewhat unique character". Despite maintaining its neutrality, Belgium kept close ties with Britain and made preparations for potential German invasion. Date: 1939
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September 1939: The Unyielding Belgian Barrier against Tank Invasions Amid the looming shadows of World War II, the peaceful landscape of Europe was being transformed into a fortified battleground. This photograph captures the construction of an anti-tank barrier on the Belgian frontier with Germany, a testament to the country's determination to protect its sovereignty despite maintaining neutrality. The barrier, with its somewhat unique character, was designed to thwart the advancing German tanks that had already devastated Poland and Czechoslovakia. Belgium, a small but proud nation, had been keeping close ties with its ally, Britain, in preparation for the potential invasion. The steel wall, a series of interconnected concrete and steel barriers, was one of the many defensive measures put in place to safeguard the Belgian people and territory. The design of the barrier was innovative, with its angled surfaces and interlocking components, making it a formidable obstacle for the German tanks. The photograph, taken in September 1939, captures a pivotal moment in European history as the continent braced for the onslaught of the 2nd World War. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Belgian people in the face of an imminent threat, and the unwavering resolve to defend their neutrality and sovereignty.
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