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German soldiers entering Li觥, Belgium, 1914
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German soldiers entering Li觥, Belgium, 1914
Three German soldiers creeping up the street in Li觥, Belgium, as the city is occupied after severe bombardment in 1914. Date: 1914
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This evocative photograph captures the moment German soldiers cautiously advance into the Belgian city of Liège in 1914, during the early stages of the First World War. The image portrays a sense of tension and unease as three German soldiers move stealthily up the deserted street, their weapons at the ready. The city of Liège had been under siege for several days, with the German army subjecting it to heavy bombardment in an attempt to force the Belgian defenders to surrender. The civilian population had fled or taken refuge in the city's fortifications, leaving the streets empty and silent. The photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh reality of war and the devastating impact it had on civilians and soldiers alike. The occupation of Liège marked the beginning of the German advance into neutral Belgium, an act that led to the entry of Britain into the war in support of Belgium. This poignant image is a reminder of the human cost of conflict and the indelible mark it leaves on the lives of those who experience it.
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