Remembrance Stone Executed Civilians Linsmeau

Remembrance stone behind the war memorial in memory of the executed civilians of Linsmeau of the First World War.
On August 10, 1914, a fight ensues between German troops and retreating Belgian soldiers. A German officer is killed. Severe reprisals follow: 19 residents are shot and a dozen houses are set on fire.
The memorial contains the names of the victims.

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Source

• Text: Luc Van Waeyenberge
• Photos: Luc van Waeyenberge