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Vincent-Vincent 28, won around the world when he wrote a post on Reddit. Well, he had never imagined that his position who preoccupied his little family would be so viral that it will be everywhere, whether newspapers, television or radio. You may wonder what his post was about? Well, it was about the First World War, his grandfather who served as a soldier and a lot of coins.

World War I

This incredible incident took place during the First World War. We all know the First World War and the devastation it has brought, but few people know what triggered it. Well, the war followed after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the Archduke of Austro-Hungary in 1914. Germany named the German Reich at that time had formed an alliance with the Austro-Hungarian Empire Against France and Great Britain, which were the superpowers of these times. WWI was the first battle that involved the whole world.

All over

The war had covered television, a newspaper and a radio. The war had taken over all the important issues of the world. Everyone kept an eye on the events of the war, a neutral country like Belgium too. Belgium who had declared himself neutral also became part of the war.

A neutral country

During conflicts, countries must take advantage of and if there are countries that are not willing to participate, they can remain neutral. Even though countries are thousands of kilometers from the land where the war is happening, they should all declare their position. Belgium was called a neutral country immediately after the beginning of the war.

Ultimatum

However, German was not satisfied with the decision of Belgium to remain neutral. That is why the German gave an ultimatum to Belgium in August 1914 and asked the country to let the German troupe passe through the country in order to reach France which was the greatest enemy of Germany. . If you look in the map, you will see that Belgium is located between France and Germany.

Will remain neutral

But Belgium remained firm on its decision. They denied any help to the German Reich. However, Germany did not pay any attention to their denial. In fact, on August 3, 1914, the Germans attacked the country. And that's how Belgium was involved in the war.

German invasion of Belgium

This German act of Reich flew over the face of the Treaty of London in which the countries had sworn their accomplices. The place where this treaty has been signed was London. The Treaty was carried out on April 19, 1839. The countries that signed the treaty were France, Austria, Prussia, Great Britain and the Netherlands. The countries mentioned have accepted the neutral position of Belgium.