How did Belgium experience the First World War?
Reflect on one of the most devastating chapters in Belgian history.
Armistice Day
The First World War in Belgium – A Complete Resource
Explore 20+ articles on Belgium’s role in the First World War.
How Did World War I Start?
The causes of the Great War and its impact on Belgium.
Armistice Day 1918 – 11 Facts about 11 November
Curious events from Belgium on the day the war ended.
After Armistice – Returning to Devastated Flanders
What Flemish civilians found when they came home in 1918.
Armistice Day 1918: What Happened Next?
Armistice Day 1918 marked the end of the First World War. We tend to think “phew, that was that!” and believe that people could finally get “back to normal”. But to the Flemish returning to Flanders Fields, they were greeted by desolation and danger. It marked the start of a huge clear-up of the devastated landscape.
The Tragic Tale of Animals In The First World War
The horror of war extends beyond the human tragedy. Over 8 million horses died during the First World War