The Defence of Liege
Belgian forces defend the city of Liege from the German advance during the early days of the war. ~~The German plan to neutralise the twelve modern forts that surrounded the city within two days was frustrated by the brave Belgian defence under the command of General Gerard Leman. The assault began on 5th August, and the last forts to surrender did so on 16th August, following the destruction of many of the others by a large German Howitzer. The fall of Liege cleared the path for the German advance through Belgium
Picture No
10265359
Media ID
47884278
Size
4674px x 3124px
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Credit
Mary Evans/Robert Hunt Collection
Source
Painting by William Barnes Wallen
Date
August 1914
