The capture of Namur was a pivotal moment in the early phase of World War I, occurring shortly after the conflict commenced. Located in Belgium, Namur was strategically important due to its fortified defenses that protected the Belgian capital, Brussels. German forces, under the command of General von Moltke, laid siege to the fortress commencing bombardments on August 20, 1914. The siege lasted until August 24, when the fortress finally succumbed to the relentless German artillery and infantry assaults. The German military utilized heavy artillery, including the massive 'Big Bertha' guns, which had a range capable of breaching the fortress's defenses. This marked a devastating turning point for Belgian resistance as the loss of Namur opened the way for German troops to advance further into Belgium towards France.The battle involved thousands of troops and was characterized by fierce fighting, but it ultimately ended with German troops entering the city, leading to further territorial gains. The fall of Namur not only demonstrated the capabilities of the German army but also had broader implications, revealing the challenges faced by the Allied forces in protecting Belgium, a country that had declared neutrality at the outset of the war. This event played an essential part in the overall execution of the Schlieffen Plan, which aimed for a quick victory over France via Belgium while potentially avoiding a prolonged multi-front conflict.