First de Broqueville Government
The First de Broqueville Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
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1918 in Belgium
Explore 50 historical events and records for Belgium in 1918.
Historical records for Belgium in 1918
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June
Gerard Cooreman Government
Begins the Gerard Cooreman Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
September
Final Flanders Offensive Opens
Albert's army group attacks across Flanders as the Allies begin the final liberation offensive.
Flanders Advance
Belgian forces advance near Ypres in 1918.
Houthulst Forest Positions Captured
Belgian forces capture major German positions in Houthulst Forest during the opening phase of the final offensive.
Army Group of Flanders Command Assumed
Albert takes command of the multinational Army Group of Flanders for the final Allied offensive.
October
Liberation of Flanders
Belgian forces advance from the Ypres sector.
Battle of Flanders
Ostend is liberated by the Allies during the Battle of Flanders
Capture of Ostend
Ostend is liberated by the Allies during the Battle of Flanders
Battle of Flanders
Bruges is liberated by the Allies during the Battle of Flanders
Capture of Bruges
Bruges is liberated by the Allies during the Battle of Flanders
Liberation of Bruges
Allied advances liberate Bruges near the end of the war.
November
Gerard Cooreman Government
The Gerard Cooreman Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
Leon Delacroix Government
Begins the Leon Delacroix Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
Capture of Brussels
Albert I re-enters Brussels
Flanders Advance Reaches Scheldt Approaches
Albert's army group pushes eastward as German forces retreat toward the Scheldt before the armistice.
December
Constitution of Belgium
Begins to make equal the rights of Flemish citizens
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Belgium, 2nd
By this time the Army Group of Flanders (GAF) comprised a total of 28 divisions from the Belgian, British and French Armies under the command of King Albert I of Belgium.
Battle of Belgium, 2nd
The Battle of Courtrai, also known as the Battle of Roulers or the Second Battle of Belgium (14th - 19th October 1918) followed on after a pause of a couple of weeks from the end of the Allied Flanders Advance.
Battle of Belgium, 2nd
The successful advance recaptured a number of Belgian towns including Menin, Courtrai, Roulers (Flemish name: Roeselare), Ostend, Bruges, Zeebrugge, and the French towns of Lille and Douai. Units of the advance reached the Dutch border by 19th October
Battle of Flanders
Albert I & Degoutte have operational command of the Allied forces
Capture of Bruges
By this time the Army Group of Flanders (GAF) comprised a total of 28 divisions from the Belgian, British and French Armies under the command of King Albert I of Belgium.
Capture of Bruges
The Battle of Courtrai, also known as the Battle of Roulers or the Second Battle of Belgium (14th - 19th October 1918) followed on after a pause of a couple of weeks from the end of the Allied Flanders Advance.
Capture of Bruges
The successful advance recaptured a number of Belgian towns including Menin, Courtrai, Roulers (Flemish name: Roeselare), Ostend, Bruges, Zeebrugge, and the French towns of Lille and Douai. Units of the advance reached the Dutch border by 19th October
Capture of Courtrai
By this time the Army Group of Flanders (GAF) comprised a total of 28 divisions from the Belgian, British and French Armies under the command of King Albert I of Belgium.
Capture of Courtrai
The Battle of Courtrai, also known as the Battle of Roulers or the Second Battle of Belgium (14th - 19th October 1918) followed on after a pause of a couple of weeks from the end of the Allied Flanders Advance.
Capture of Courtrai
The successful advance recaptured a number of Belgian towns including Menin, Courtrai, Roulers (Flemish name: Roeselare), Ostend, Bruges, Zeebrugge, and the French towns of Lille and Douai. Units of the advance reached the Dutch border by 19th October
Capture of Douai
By this time the Army Group of Flanders (GAF) comprised a total of 28 divisions from the Belgian, British and French Armies under the command of King Albert I of Belgium.
Capture of Douai
The Battle of Courtrai, also known as the Battle of Roulers or the Second Battle of Belgium (14th - 19th October 1918) followed on after a pause of a couple of weeks from the end of the Allied Flanders Advance.
Capture of Douai
The successful advance recaptured a number of Belgian towns including Menin, Courtrai, Roulers (Flemish name: Roeselare), Ostend, Bruges, Zeebrugge, and the French towns of Lille and Douai. Units of the advance reached the Dutch border by 19th October
Capture of Lille
By this time the Army Group of Flanders (GAF) comprised a total of 28 divisions from the Belgian, British and French Armies under the command of King Albert I of Belgium.
Capture of Lille
The Battle of Courtrai, also known as the Battle of Roulers or the Second Battle of Belgium (14th - 19th October 1918) followed on after a pause of a couple of weeks from the end of the Allied Flanders Advance.
Capture of Lille
The successful advance recaptured a number of Belgian towns including Menin, Courtrai, Roulers (Flemish name: Roeselare), Ostend, Bruges, Zeebrugge, and the French towns of Lille and Douai. Units of the advance reached the Dutch border by 19th October
Capture of Menin
By this time the Army Group of Flanders (GAF) comprised a total of 28 divisions from the Belgian, British and French Armies under the command of King Albert I of Belgium.
Capture of Menin
The Battle of Courtrai, also known as the Battle of Roulers or the Second Battle of Belgium (14th - 19th October 1918) followed on after a pause of a couple of weeks from the end of the Allied Flanders Advance.
Capture of Menin
The successful advance recaptured a number of Belgian towns including Menin, Courtrai, Roulers (Flemish name: Roeselare), Ostend, Bruges, Zeebrugge, and the French towns of Lille and Douai. Units of the advance reached the Dutch border by 19th October
Capture of Ostend
By this time the Army Group of Flanders (GAF) comprised a total of 28 divisions from the Belgian, British and French Armies under the command of King Albert I of Belgium.
Capture of Ostend
The Battle of Courtrai, also known as the Battle of Roulers or the Second Battle of Belgium (14th - 19th October 1918) followed on after a pause of a couple of weeks from the end of the Allied Flanders Advance.
Capture of Ostend
The successful advance recaptured a number of Belgian towns including Menin, Courtrai, Roulers (Flemish name: Roeselare), Ostend, Bruges, Zeebrugge, and the French towns of Lille and Douai. Units of the advance reached the Dutch border by 19th October
Capture of Roulers
By this time the Army Group of Flanders (GAF) comprised a total of 28 divisions from the Belgian, British and French Armies under the command of King Albert I of Belgium.
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