The Rape of Belgium
What led to the atrocities in Belgium?
4.4 (18)
63 mins
Discover the events known as the Rape of Belgium during the early months of WWI. Explore how German forces invaded Belgium in 1914 and carried out widespread violence against civilians, and how the reports of killings, destruction, and displacement shocked the world and influenced public opinion.
Ep 1:
A Scrap of Paper, A Nation Invaded
Germany's blunt confession and a broken treaty ignite world war, as small neutral Belgium becomes the target of the mighty Schlieffen Plan and its secret siege guns.
Ep 2:
The Rape of Belgium Begins
As German forces sweep through Belgium, paranoia and panic erupt into massacres, mass rape, and destruction—unleashing a refugee crisis that shocks the world and reshapes public opinion.
Discussions (6)
Quinn
Level 7 · 4 mo agoSchlieffen plan was trash
Hugh
Level 6 · 4 mo agoThe German troops shooting at each other by accident and then blaming the Belgians to cover it up is nasty work gang 😭 destroying an entire town over your own friendly fire is so messy lol
Ernest
Level 6 · 4 mo agoSchlieffen plan was trash.
