Belgian Army Escapes Antwerp Envelopment
The main Belgian field army moves beyond Antwerp toward Ghent while rearguards delay German pursuit. Its escape permits Belgium to maintain an organized force for subsequent fighting in Flanders.
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1914 in Belgium — Page 2
Explore 55 historical events and records for Belgium in 1914.
Historical records for Belgium in 1914
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October
Capture of Antwerp
Germany captures Antwerp
Capture of Ostend
The Germans capture Ostend
Capital
The Belgian capital is moved from Antwerp to Le Havre, France
Yser Defensive Line Maintained
Albert's army holds the Yser sector while German pressure threatens the last unoccupied part of Belgium.
Yser Front
Belgian resistance north of Ypres stabilises the front.
Belgian Army Withdraws toward Flanders
Albert directs the Belgian Army toward the Yser after Antwerp falls and the northern front contracts.
German Occupation
German forces occupy Bruges during the invasion of Belgium.
Yser Flooding Defence Supported
Belgian forces use controlled flooding to hinder German movement across the Yser plain in Flanders.
November
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Belgium
Turkey severs diplomatic relations with Belgium
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Yser
Withdraws the Belgian Army west along the coast to Flanders
Chief of General Staff
Appointed Chief-of General Staff
Chief of General Staff
Appointed Chief-of General Staff
General
Appointed General
General
Appointed General
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