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How much of Belgium was occupied by German forces during World War I?

  • Most of Belgium

  • A small part

  • None

  • There wasn't any occupation

Answer

German forces occupied most of Belgium during World War I. They invaded Belgium on August 4, 1914, and quickly took control of the country. The Belgian army was defeated and the country was occupied for the rest of the war. The occupation was a difficult time for the Belgian people, who suffered from food shortages, disease, and repression.
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