Belgian soldiers retreat
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Belgian soldiers retreat
Belgian soldiers in August 1914, retreating to Antwerp, accompanied by dogs pulling machine guns. As the Germans pushed their invasion through Belgium, the Belgium army was forced to retreat. The dog-pulled artillery however, proved to be an advantage in the field of battle, being nimble and manouevrable, with the dogs lying quietly behind the guns once they were in position. The Germans, who tended to advance in close formation, suffered great losses as a consequence
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August 1914: Belgian Soldiers Retreating to Antwerp with Dogs and Machine Guns Amidst the chaos of the German invasion of Belgium in August 1914, the Belgian army was forced to retreat towards Antwerp. In this poignant image, Belgian soldiers can be seen retreating with their machine guns, accompanied by dogs. The unique feature of this retreat was the use of dogs to pull the artillery. The nimble and maneuverable dogs proved to be an advantage in the field of battle, as they allowed the Belgian soldiers to quickly change positions and evade the advancing German forces. The Germans, who tended to advance in close formation, suffered great losses as a consequence of the Belgian army's agility. The dogs, lying quietly behind the guns once they were in position, added an unexpected yet effective element to the Belgian defense. This historical image captures the determination and resourcefulness of the Belgian soldiers during a critical moment in the early stages of World War I. The 29th of August 1914 marked a decisive point in the Battle of the Yser, as the Belgian army successfully held off the German advance at the Yser River, preventing the capture of Antwerp and buying valuable time for the Allies. This image serves as a reminder of the courage and resilience of the Belgian army during this pivotal moment in history.
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