The German Fury in Belgium
by OpenStories
Original author: L. Mokveld
"The German Fury in Belgium" by L. Mokveld is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative provides a firsthand perspective on the atrocities committed by the German Army during their invasion of Belgium in World War I. As a neutral journalist and war correspondent, Mokveld chronicles the horrors he witnessed, emphasizing the inhuman treatment of civilians and the chaotic aftermath of military actions. The opening of the book details the author's arrival in Belgium amid the outbreak of hostilities. Mokveld describes an atmosphere thick with fear and anxiety as residents grapple with the encroaching German forces. Through vivid depictions of refugees, burnt villages, and skirmishes, he introduces the reader to the grim realities of war. His observations serve as a powerful indictment of the brutality inflicted on innocents, setting the tone for an account that seeks to illuminate the darker aspects of this tumultuous historical period.
The German Fury in Belgium, by L. Mokveld. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #60364.
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18 Chapters
- 1.Preface683 words
- 2.Introduction: A FEW words by way of introduction468 words
- 3.Chapter I: On the Way to Liège6,261 words
- 4.Chapter II: In Liège and Back to Maastricht4,137 words
- 5.Chapter III: Round About Liège4,016 words
- 6.Chapter IV: Visé Destroyed: a Premeditated Crime3,762 words
- 7.Chapter V: Francs-Tireurs?1,875 words
- 8.Chapter VI: With the Flemings3,079 words
- 9.Chapter VII: Liège After the Occupation1,088 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: Louvain Destroyed4,791 words
- 11.Chapter IX: Louvain Under the Mailed Fist3,746 words
- 12.Chapter X: Along the Meuse to Huy, Andenne, and Namur2,091 words
- 13.Chapter XI: From Maastricht to the French Frontier3,519 words
- 14.Chapter XII: On the Battle-Fields1,447 words
- 15.Chapter XIII: Round About Bilsen4,859 words
- 16.Chapter XIV: During the Siege of Antwerp5,583 words
- 17.Chapter XV: The Ill-Treatment of British Wounded4,191 words
- 18.Chapter XVI: On the Yser5,343 words