Historical Events tagged with "allied powers"

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Military & Warfare

Siege of Antwerp Concludes with German Victory

October 9th, 1914 110 years ago

The Siege of Antwerp concluded as German forces captured the city after weeks of intense combat. Antwerp, a critical Belgian port, was targeted to disrupt Allied supply lines. The Belgian garrison, despite fierce resistance, was unable to hold against the superior German artillery and tactics. As a result, Antwerp fell on October 9, leading to a significant shift in the control of the territory during the early phase of World War I.

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