14 -18 - Belgian history

Episode 2: Oppression and Opposition (1x2)

Date de diffusion: Mai 11, 2014

In order to resist the repressive measures and restrictions of freedoms imposed by the Germans, Belgians take all the risks and organize themselves. On the Yser front, soldiers are trying to survive. In 1915, the Germans attack with asphyxiating gases. The wounded are in the thousands and care services are organized. This is the time when the linguistic divisions of Belgium are exploited by the Germans. They grant the Flemings rights they could not obtain before. 1916 is also the year in which deportations of Belgians are intensifying with a view to compulsory labor in Germany.