The Martyrdom of Belgium Official Report of Massacres of Peaceable Citizens, Women and Children by The German Army

"The Martyrdom of Belgium" by Gerard Cooreman is a stark portrayal of the horrors endured by Belgian citizens during World War I. It chronicles the brutal actions of the German Army, as recorded by the Official Belgian Commission of Inquiry, against defenseless civilians. The book details numerous instances of violence, including massacres, indiscriminate executions, and the destruction of property in towns like Namur, Tamines, Andenne, and Dinant, painting a vivid picture of the suffering inflicted upon women and children. It argues that these acts were part of a deliberate campaign of terror aimed at a neutral country, revealing a pattern of calculated oppression. This narrative bears witness to the violation of basic human rights.