THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. Soldiers from the Dutch army mobilising near The Vyver in Den Haag (The Hague), just 4 days after the start of the First World War, with two boys in the foreground watching soldiers marching by_x000D_
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The photographer was on holiday in Holland at the outbreak of the First World War and this photograph was taken just 4 days later. The Netherlands remained neutral but in order to prevent invasion they mobilised their army on 1st August 1914, transporting soldiers to the borders of the country

1881-1952 Borders Haag Hague Macfee Mobilised Mobilising Neutral Outbreak Prevent Remained Transporting X000d

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