Title
The mobilization for the defence of Liege, Belgium, 31 July 1914. Artist: Unknown
Caption
The mobilization for the defence of Liege, Belgium, 31 July 1914. After the Germans invaded Belgium on 4 August 1914, the Belgians pinned their hopes on the strategic fortifications of the city of Liege. The defenders held out from 5-16 August, slowing the German advance towards France in the process, until their resistance was ended by heavy artillery bombardment.
The Print Collector collection
Date
1914
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector
Reference
HRM19C14_171
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
90,3Mb (2,3Mb) / 23,4in x 15,0in / 7006 x 4503 (300dpi)