In a chilling display of military might, German forces stormed Ostend, leaving a trail of panic-stricken civilians in their wake. On October 15, 1914, sixty thousand people awaited the arrival of the invaders, their fate hanging precariously in the balance. The once-peaceful streets of Ostend were now a scene of chaos and desperation.
Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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