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The narrative recounts the Belgian Army's early campaign against a numerically superior invader, describing the retreats from frontier positions to Antwerp, the evacuation toward the Yser, and the desperate defence that followed. It details the siege of Antwerp, the epic withdrawal along congested roads, and the tactical inundation that helped halt the enemy's advance during the battle of the Yser. Casualties, material shortages, and the physical toll on soldiers are documented alongside accounts of smaller-scale operations, trench duty, and efforts to improve and hold the front. Photographic illustrations accompany tactical and human descriptions to convey both strategic movements and daily life at the front.
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