The German Fury in Belgium by L. Mokveld
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"The German Fury in Belgium" by L. Mokveld is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative provides a firsthand perspective on the atrocities committed by the German Army during their invasion of Belgium in World War I. As a neutral journalist and war correspondent, Mokveld chronicles the horrors he witnessed, emphasizing the inhuman treatment of civilians and the chaotic aftermath of military actions. The opening of the book
details the author's arrival in Belgium amid the outbreak of hostilities. Mokveld describes an atmosphere thick with fear and anxiety as residents grapple with the encroaching German forces. Through vivid depictions of refugees, burnt villages, and skirmishes, he introduces the reader to the grim realities of war. His observations serve as a powerful indictment of the brutality inflicted on innocents, setting the tone for an account that seeks to illuminate the darker aspects of this tumultuous historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mokveld, L. (Lambertus), 1890-1968 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Buchan, John, 1875-1940 |
| Translator | Thieme, Carel |
| LoC No. | war17000087 |
| Title |
The German Fury in Belgium Experiences of a Netherland Journalist during four months with the German Army in Belgium |
| Contents | Preface -- Introduction -- On the way to Liège -- In Liège and back to Maastricht -- Round about Liège -- Visé destroyed: a premeditated crime -- Francs-tireurs? -- With the Flemings -- Liège after the occupation -- Louvain destroyed -- Louvain under the mailed fist -- Along the Meuse to Huy, Andenne, and Namur -- From Maastricht to the French frontier: the destruction of Dinant -- On the battle-fields -- Round about Bilsen -- During the siege of Antwerp -- The ill-treatment of British wounded -- On the Yser. |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Coe, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Atrocities |
| Subject | Belgium -- History -- German occupation, 1914-1918 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60364 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 379 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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