Notices on the outlasting war sites by Belgium. Ministère de la défense nationale
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"Notices on the Outlasting War Sites" by the Belgian Ministère de la défense nationale is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents a detailed exploration of war sites along the Belgian coast that were significant during World War I, specifically focusing on the defenses established by the Germans. The account likely serves both as a record of historical sites and a reflection on the events that transpired
during the war. At the start of the text, the reader is introduced to a variety of war sites, beginning with an overview of the German coast defenses along the Belgian coastline. The opening segment discusses the organization and power of these defenses, detailing various artillery placements such as the "Kaiser Wilhelm II" battery and its operational capabilities. The text delves into both the technical specifications of weaponry and the strategic significance of these sites during military operations, including notable naval engagements and the eventual British raid against Zeebrugge. Overall, this initial portion sets the tone for an informative account that combines military history with a vivid depiction of the wartime landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Creator | Belgium. Ministère de la défense nationale |
|---|---|
| Title | Notices on the outlasting war sites |
| Alternate Title | War sites of the 1914-1918 campaign |
| Original Publication | Brussels: Belgian MOD, 1923. |
| Series Title | Belgian War Sites Department publications. Booklet, no. 2 |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing, Brian Coe, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium |
| Subject | War memorials -- Belgium |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75081 |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 325 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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