Belgium

Chronological events that took place in Belgium.

• 1914
  • 1 August – Decides to defend neutrality.
  • 2 August – Receives German ultimatum.
  • 3 August – Appeals to Great Britain for aid.
  • 4 August – Invaded by Germany.
  • 8 August – Main army falls back towards the River Dyle.
  • 9 August – Receives offer of German peace.
  • 12 August – Declines offer of German peace.
  • 17 August – Government moves to Antwerp.
  • 7 October – Government moves to Ostend.
  • 13 October – Government moves to Havre.

• 1915
  • 12 May – Report of Lord Bryce's Committee on German atrocities in Belgium is issued.
  • 5 August – Strike action takes place on coastal district.

References/notes

Source: Lord Edward Gleichen (1918–1920). Chronology of the War. Volumes I, II & III. Constable & Company, London. (Copyright expired)