06
Oct
20:00
Studium Generale | Lecture
The Great War: Why "Little Belgium" Matters
In the global conflict that was the First World War, Belgium played a role that was both marginal and central. Its role was marginal because it was almost completely occupied by the German army.
![Portrait of Sophie De Schaepdrijver](/sites/default/files/2023-03/sglecture_thegreatwarwhylittlebelgiummatters_06102014_1.jpg)
About the Lecturer
Sophie De Schaepdrijver is Associate Professor of History, Pennsylvania State University.
This lecture analyses the specific war experience of Belgium in 1914-1918 and explains why it leads to a better understanding of the First World War overall.
This lecture links up with the World War I theme that SG and the City of Maastricht are focusing on throughout the autumn. See also: www.wo1maastricht.nl.