Battle of Liège

📜 Introduction:
In early August 1914, the fortified city of Liège became the focal point of the German invasion of Belgium. Led by Belgian General Gérard Leman, the defenders faced the formidable forces of German General Erich Ludendorff.
🌍 Battle Preparations:
Discover the strategic objectives and logistical challenges faced by both sides as the Germans sought to capture Liège quickly, while the Belgians aimed to delay the advance and buy time for the Allies.
⚔️ The Battle Unfolds:
Experience the key moments and turning points of the battle, from the fierce Belgian resistance to the deployment of massive German siege guns.
🎖️ Aftermath and Analysis:
Learn about the immediate outcomes, reflections from the generals, and the long-term implications of the Battle of Liège on the course of World War I.
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📚 Attribution:
Attribution List for Episode One: The Battle of Liège
#### Introduction
Vintage map of Europe highlighting Liège:
- Festungsring_Luettich_Karte.png: Demis projectderivative work: Grandiose, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
- Eric Gaba (Sting - fr:Sting) and NordNordWest, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
- Derivative work by Maxxl2, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
- [German occupation of Belgium 1914-1916](upload.wikimed...)
- Sodacan, Katepanomegas, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
- David Liuzzo, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Dbenbenn and others, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
#### Introduction of Key Generals
Portraits of General Gérard Leman (Belgian) and General Erich Ludendorff (German):
- German Federal Archives, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
- Le Pays de France, 26 juillet 1919, p. 4, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
#### Contextual Background
Archival footage of pre-war Belgium and German military preparations:
- Postkaart. Eigen bezit, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Carte Postale ancienne, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Old postcard, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Bundesarchiv, Bild 146-2008-0084 / CC-BY-SA 3.0 DE via Wikimedia Commons
- Ferdinand Schmutzer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
#### Battle Preparations
The Battle of Liège: Battle Preparations:
- By Natacha Eve - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Essen, Léon van der, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- The Times, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Bibliothèque Ulysse Capitaine, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Le Miroir, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Александр Матвеевич Азанчеев (1870-1937), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Hans Rudolf Schulze, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Presse-Centrale, Berlin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Rama., CC BY-SA 2.0 FR via Wikimedia Commons
- Lvcvlvs, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
#### The Battle Unfolds
Key Moments and Turning Points:
- "WW1 Artillery" by Lukas Bobor is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
- "stylized ww1 plane - Nieuport" by Sander_Casier is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
- "'Stekelvarken S3' Kazemat (Dutch WWII bunker)" by Sjoerd van Riel is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
- "Bunker O3/23/A-160 Z" by matousekfoto is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
- "Old Concrete Bunker PBR Scan" by Per's Scan Collection is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
- "Bunker Nr 20" by FHQ-Wehrwolf is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution
- [German Flag Waving Stock Videos by Vecteezy](www.vecteezy.c...)
#### Aftermath and Analysis
Visual and Audio Effects:
- Wikkiwonkk, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
- [Map of Europe alliances 1914](upload.wikimed...) by historicair (French original) and Fluteflute & User:Bibi Saint-Pol (English translation), CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons
- TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
- Unknown photographer (scanned by Derzsi Elekes Andor), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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