"We Germans love the Belgians, who were forced into the war." —Dr. Dernberg.

Dr. Bernhard Dernberg became exceedingly tiresome with his hypocritical professions of affection for the Belgians. His propaganda was effective but not in the way he intended.

“We Germans love the Belgians, who were forced into the war.” —Dr. Dernberg.

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The Crushing of Belgium.

If the Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm really said what he is credited with: “This is the most stupid, senseless and unnecessary war of modern times,” he accurately described his father's masterpiece.

The Crushing of Belgium.