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Elements of the Belgian 2nd and cavalry divisions seen here returning to Malines circa August 1914
Battle of Hofstade. There were no military honours for this Belgian hero, who was laid in the grave of honour by his devoted comrades. Published Daily Mirror Page 7 September 16th 1914
Two French Dragoon cavalrymen in Belgium reconnoitering near the historic battlefield of Waterloo talking to the locals Circa August 18th 1914 Published Daily Mirror Page 6 20th August 1914
Locals examine a damaged and abandoned gun limber in the remains of the Belgium village of Melle Circa September 1914
Belgian civilians view the burnt out cottages in Mella. The devastation was caused by the Germans during their occupation
Belgian riflemen lying on the road facing the German advance at Louvain, The barricade was made from brushwood and tables and hurriedly assembled across the road in this rearguard action
A red cross worker urgers cinematographer Warren Yates to take cover as he comes under fire from the Germans at Louvain. Circa August 19th 1914
Rubens masterpiece "The Assumption of the Virgin"Rubens masterpiece " The Assumption of the Virgin" being removed from Antwerp Cathedral to a place of safety. The Belgian authorities were taking no chances with the priceless artwork being
A Belgian soldier grabs a few moments rest in a cart. Circa August 19th 1914
Diagrams of English, French and Belgian uniforms pinned to the wall for instruction of Belgian soldiers. 16th August 1914
A Belgian field gun in action during the Battle of Hofstade. It will be noticed that one of the gun crew is receiving a message by field telephone. Published Daily Mirror Page 4 September 1914
Troops removing ammunition from a caisson which the Belgians were forced to abandon. The soldiers were being shelled at the time
A more exciting sport than grouse shooting. A Belgian soldier trying to bring down a German aeroplane. Circa September 1914
Unexploded Belgian shell in embeded in a wall near to the town of Maline.Circa September 1914
Belgian artillery are compelled to retreat after the German guns got their range near Hofstade. Circa August 24th 1914
Belgium infantry men seen here readying to fire at the approaching enemy from their trench near Sempsl. Circa September 1914
Dogs drawing a Belgian machine gun near Semps. Circa August 1914
The Battle of Hofstade. Belgian guns drawn by dogs going into action at Hofstade, Belgium. After being unharnessed they lie quite still by the side of the guns Published Daily Mirror Page 6 September
The last line of Belgian civilians called up to bolster the line march off into action from Brussels. Circa August 1914
Belgian soldiers with straw round their hats to disguise their appearance from the enemy. Circa August 1914
Barbed wire entanglements seen here around the Belgian city of Antwerp. October 1914
Belgian soldiers prepare to ambush the advancing German army near Malines circa August 1914
Belgian boy scout with a lance he captured from a German Uhlan soldier he had shot, shows his prize to two Belgian soldiers. Scouts in the Antwerp area were armed at the begining of the war
The railway bridge at Hofstade which the Germans shelled and tried to take from the Belgian army. circa September 1914
The church at Capelle aux Bois burnt out after being shelled by the Germans. Circa October 1914
A batch of English nurses seen here leaving Brussels for the front to tend to the wounded. The inhabitants gave them a splendid welcome
Aviation officers in Belgium Lt Galles of the regular army, Sergeant Petrowsky a Russian volunteer, Corporal Weroy and Sergeant Jules Tyck. Circa September 1914
Wanton destruction of a Chateau at Semps near Malines, Belgium which had been occuppied by German soldiers. The Chateau is famous for its wine cellar
Belgium officers inspect a staff car which had been captured by the Germans along with its occupants. The Germans had donned the captured officers uniforms
Soldiers from the 3rd Lahore Indian Division seen here at their camp in Orleans, France with their goats. The animals provide the troops with milk and meat.. Circa October 1914
Refugees from the advancing German Army in Brussels seen here awaiting evacuation from the city Circa 18th August 1914
Belgian army officer observe the German advance from the outskirts of Louvain. Circa 19th August 1914
Baron de Serelas seen here after being wounded leading a armoured car raid against the German advance on Antwerp. September 1914
Frances admiration for the Indian troops is absolutely boundless. Wherever they go they are given bouquets of fresh flowers, while the people stand at their doorways with baskets of fruit
Belgian Railway locomotives seen here gathered together at Ghent ready to be sent South to prevent them being made use of by the Germans. August 1914 Published Daily Mirror Page 6 24th August 1914
Soldiers from the 3rd Lahore Indian Division seen here with mules loaded with bails of hay making their way up to the front. Circa October 1914
Locals inspect the latest bomb damage in Antwerp the result of one of the three air raids made on the city by German Zeppelin airships in late August 1914 Published Daily Mirror Page 7 August 31st
Belgian artillery retreating during a sortie from Antwerp to Malines. August 24th 1914 Published Daily Mirror Page 12 28th September 1914
British Army cooks seen here hanging a couple of beef carcases from a tree. Circa October 1914
Belgian officers playing cards near Sempsl circa September 1914
Mr Winston Churchill seen here in the undress uniform of the First Lord of the Admiralty, seen here outside a restaurant in Antwerp where he was sent to assess the situation. 5th October 1914
The bridge at Termonde blown up by the Belgian army to slow and stop the German advance on Brussels August 1914
The Defence of Lierre This picture was taken just after the fall of the Belgian town of Lierre, which is 15 miles from Antwerp
Battle of Hofstade. Priests attended to an injured soldier as a cycle patrol set out. Close by stands the King of the Belgians watching the preparations
The 3rd Lahore Indian Division seen here at their camp in Orleans, France. Circa October 1914
A Belgian soldier, wounded in the leg, falls by the roadside during the retreat from Brussels. A comrade has thrown down his rifle and is about to render first aid
Battle of Hofstade. The picture shows German shells bursting in a field near the Belgians position, whose infantry are under cover in the distance
Group of youthful admirers. Lessons are interrupted to enable the children to offer their welcome. Frances admiration for the Indian troops is absolutely boundless