(W)Archives: Germany’s Violation of Belgian Neutrality in 1914

One of the twentieth century’s biggest mistakes took place one hundred years ago tomorrow. On that day, August 2, 1914, the German ambassador in Belgium delivered an ultimatum from his government. Germany demanded that neutral Belgium allow free passage of the German army on its way to invade France. This remarkable document can be read … Continue reading (W)Archives: Germany’s Violation of Belgian Neutrality in 1914