The Liberation of Belgium
| Author | : Belgian Information Center (New York, N.Y.) |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 58 |
| Release | : 1944 |
| Genre | : World War, 1939-1945 |
| ISBN | : |
The Liberation Of Belgium
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The Sorrows of Belgium
| Author | : Martin Conway |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 427 |
| Release | : 2012-01-12 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0199694346 |
The liberation of Belgium by Allied troops in September 1944 marked the end of a harsh German Occupation, but also the beginning of a turbulent and decisive period in the history of the country. There would be no easy transition to peace. Instead, the rival political forces of King Leopold III and his supporters, the former government in exile in London, and the Resistance movements which had emerged during the Occupation confronted each other in a bitter struggle for political ascendancy. The subsequent few years were dominated by an almost continual air of political and social crisis as Resistance demonstrations, strikes, and protests for and against the King appeared to threaten civil war and the institutional dissolution of the country. And yet by 1947 a certain stability had been achieved: the Resistance groups had been marginalised, the Communist Party was excluded from government, the King languished in unwilling exile in Switzerland, and, most tangibly, the pre-war political parties and the parliamentary political regime had been restored. In this substantial contribution to the history of the liberation era in Europe, Martin Conway provides the first account, based on substantial new archival material, of this process of political normalisation, which provided the basis for the integration of Belgium into the post-war West European political order. That success, however, came at a cost: the absence of any substantial political reform after the Second World War exacerbated the tensions between the different social classes, linguistic communities, and regions within Belgium, providing the basis for the gradual unravelling of the Belgian nation-state which occurred over the second half of the twentieth century.
A Small Nation in the Turmoil of the Second World War
| Author | : Herman van der Wee |
| Publisher | : Leuven University Press |
| Total Pages | : 495 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Banks and banking |
| ISBN | : 9058677591 |
This monograph presents an in-depth analysis of Belgium's monetary and financial history during the Second World War. Exploring Belgium's financial and business links with Germany, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, the United States, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the study focuses on the roles played by the Central Bank and private bankers in Brussels, by the Belgian government in exile in London, and by the Belgian minister plenipotentiary in New York. Among the subjects arising are: German attempts to plunder Belgium and Belgian resistance strategies; the peripeteia of the Belgian gold reserve; the role of the Belgian Congo; Belgium's participation in the discussions leading up to the Bretton Woods conference; and the negotiations for creating a Customs Union, blueprint for the 1958 Treaty of Rome. The final part of the book analyzes the famous monetary reform devised by Belgian Minister of Finance Camille Gutt at the liberation of the country in September 1944.
The Quest for Freedom
| Author | : Yvonne de Ridder Files |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| Genre | : Belgium |
| ISBN | : |
Rough Guides Travel The Liberation Route Europe (Travel Guide eBook)
| Author | : Rough Guides |
| Publisher | : Apa Publications (UK) Limited |
| Total Pages | : 635 |
| Release | : 2019-07-01 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1789196221 |
Rough Guides Travel The Liberation Route Europe Discover the sights and experiences along the path of the Liberation Route in Europe with this inspirational, authoritative and beautifully illustrated Rough Guide, published to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Following the Allied advance through Europe, Rough Guides Travel The Liberation Route Europe explores the important sights related to the Liberation in nine European countries. Features of Rough Guides Travel The Liberation Route Europe: -Detailed regional coverage: provides information on all the important sights linked to the Liberation in nine countries - starting in the UK where much of the planning and preparation took place, then Italy, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany -Evocative features: inspirational biographies of war heroes from all nine countries, authoritative features on the role of colonial troops, war brides, the Prague uprising and many more. Inter-chapter features reflect upon the Resistance movements, the Holocaust and the liberation of the camps and the post-Liberation reconstruction - Meticulous mapping: always full colour, with clear numbered, colour-coded keys - Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including portraits of war heroes and thought-provoking historical images of the Liberation - Experiences: a selection of unique ways to learn more about events of the Liberation: explore the D-Day beaches in an historic D-Day Jeep in Normandy, France or experience the Sunset March - a daily tribute to the Allied Soldiers where a veteran (of any war) walks on the Crossing Bridge with street lamps lighting up with every step - in Nijmegen, Netherlands - Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Background information: a comprehensive introduction to the end of World War II puts the events of the Liberation in context About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips,quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
Ardennes 1944
| Author | : Antony Beevor |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 513 |
| Release | : 2015-11-03 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0698411498 |
The prizewinning historian and bestselling author of D-Day, Stalingrad, and The Battle of Arnhem reconstructs the Battle of the Bulge in this riveting new account On December 16, 1944, Hitler launched his ‘last gamble’ in the snow-covered forests and gorges of the Ardennes in Belgium, believing he could split the Allies by driving all the way to Antwerp and forcing the Canadians and the British out of the war. Although his generals were doubtful of success, younger officers and NCOs were desperate to believe that their homes and families could be saved from the vengeful Red Army approaching from the east. Many were exultant at the prospect of striking back. The allies, taken by surprise, found themselves fighting two panzer armies. Belgian civilians abandoned their homes, justifiably afraid of German revenge. Panic spread even to Paris. While some American soldiers, overwhelmed by the German onslaught, fled or surrendered, others held on heroically, creating breakwaters which slowed the German advance. The harsh winter conditions and the savagery of the battle became comparable to the Eastern Front. In fact the Ardennes became the Western Front’s counterpart to Stalingrad. There was terrible ferocity on both sides, driven by desperation and revenge, in which the normal rules of combat were breached. The Ardennes—involving more than a million men—would prove to be the battle which finally broke the back of the Wehrmacht. In this deeply researched work, with striking insights into the major players on both sides, Antony Beevor gives us the definitive account of the Ardennes offensive which was to become the greatest battle of World War II.
Belgium and the Congo, 1885-1980
| Author | : Guy Vanthemsche |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 301 |
| Release | : 2012-04-30 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0521194210 |
This book explains how and why Belgium, a small but influential European country, was changed through its colonial activities in the Congo, from the first expeditions in 1880 to the Mobutu regime in the 1980s. Belgian politics, diplomacy, economic activity and culture were influenced by the imperial experience. Belgium and the Congo, 1885-1980 yields a better understanding of the Congo's past and present.
Joining Hitler's Crusade
| Author | : David Stahel |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 457 |
| Release | : 2018 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1316510344 |
A ground-breaking study that looks at why European nations sent troops to take part in Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union.
Driving Back the Nazis
| Author | : Martin King |
| Publisher | : Arcturus Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 315 |
| Release | : 2021-05-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1398808393 |
A gripping account of the Allied liberation of Western Europe, masterfully told by Emmy-award winning writer and historian Martin King. Through the autumn of 1944, Allied troops made their way across Nazi-occupied Europe, liberating towns and villages as they went. Driving Back the Nazis explores this process of liberation, from the arrival of Allied forces in Paris through the emancipation of Belgium to the closing down of Nazi prison camps. But there was a darker side to liberation too - collaborators were harshly punished, and in some cases the liberating forces brought their own troubles with them. Martin King tells the story of liberation from all sides - we hear the voices of Allied high command, ordinary American and British soldiers, local civilians, and even the defeated German forces.
