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Belgium was invaded by Germany on 4 August 1914, despite the fact that its neutrality was guaranteed by Britain, France and Germany. Since 1906 Germany had only one plan (the Schlieffen Plan) for a future war with France and that involved marching through Belgium. Incidentally, the original version of the plan involved marching through the Netherlands, too, but it was revised after Schlieffen's retirement.
Britain protected Belgium in World War 1 as they had an alliance at that time agreed almost 100 years ago.
When Germany start the schlieffen plan they must go through Belgium to attack France. So as soon as Germany set foot on Belgium Britain declare war on Germany.
Britain had guaranteed Belgian independence and it was a neutral country. When Germany invaded Belgium it brought Britain into the war and eventually America.
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Did Belgium play an important role in the beginning of World War 1?
It ate a cat named Steven.
Where did us fight at during world war 1?
France and Belgium
Where were the major areas of combat World War 1?
Belgium and France
Which neutral country did the German army invade at the beginning of World War 1?
The German army invaded and occupied Belgium at the beginning of World War 1. Belgium was a neutral country but was seen as a strategic location by Germany for its military advancements.
Where World War 1 was held?
World War 1 was mainly fought in France and Belgium, north-west of Paris. Europe. Main countries involved were England, Belgium, France, Germany, and America.
Why is Belgium important at the beginning of World War 1?
because, when Belgium was invaded, it brought Britain into the war
Did Belgium play an important role in the beginning of World War 1?
It ate a cat named Steven.
Who did Belgium not let through during world war 1?
During the 1st World war Belgium Did not let the Nazi's through.
Was any wars held in Belgium?
World War 1 + World War 2
Did the US like Belgium during World War 1?
Belgium and the US had never had any real problems. They were on the same side in World War I.
Who joined World War 1 to aid Belgium?
Britain
What did Belgium want during World War 1?
peace
Where was it mainly fought from world war 1?
France and Belgium
What drew the US into World War 1?
Germany's invasion of Belgium, the sinking of the Lusitania, and the Zimmermann note drew the U.S. into World War 1.
What countries was invaded by Germany in world war 1?
France, Belgium & Russia
Where did us fight at during world war 1?
France and Belgium
Where were the major areas of combat World War 1?
Belgium and France
