Belgium's invasion refers to Germany's act of invading Belgium at the start of World War I in August 1914. Germany violated Belgium's neutrality by crossing its borders as part of their broader plan to attack France.
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Schlieffen Plan: The Schlieffen Plan was Germany's military strategy formulated before WWI which aimed to swiftly defeat France by quickly invading through neutral Belgium.
Neutrality: Neutrality refers to a state of not taking sides in a conflict. Belgium was neutral during WWI but was violated when Germany invaded its territory.
Propaganda: During WWI, propaganda played a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing people's support for the war effort. It involved spreading biased or misleading information to promote certain ideas or beliefs.