Post world War I scenes of Germany during the Weimar Republic period

The Rape of Belgium And The Battle of Tannenberg I THE GREAT WAR Week 5 Discover how the early stages of World War One exposed the darkest sides of human nature as armies unleashed violence far beyond the battlefield. During Germany’s advance through Belgium, soldiers committed brutal atrocities against civilians, burning towns and executing residents under the pretext of suppressing resistance and sabotage. To the east, the Austro-Hungarian Army carried out horrific massacres in Serbia, punishi