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Belgian Brigade enter Brussels, WW2
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Belgian Brigade enter Brussels, WW2
The Belgian Brigade enter Brussels towards the end of the Second World War, welcomed by cheering civilians in the Rue Royale. Date: 1944
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1944 Allied Allies Belgian Brussels Cheer Cheering Civilians Enter Hands Lorry Royale Welcoming
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of liberation in Brussels, Belgium during the final stages of World War II. In the image, members of the Belgian Brigade, a part of the Allied forces, make their way down the Rue Royale towards the heart of the city. The soldiers, many of them carrying weapons and supplies, are met with jubilant cheers from the civilians lining the streets. The people of Brussels, who had endured years of occupation by Nazi Germany, reach out with hands raised in celebration and gratitude. The sight of the Belgian flag being hoisted high above the crowd adds to the sense of triumph and relief. The arrival of the Allied troops marked the beginning of the end for the German occupation of Belgium, which had begun in May 1940. The scene is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience and the power of unity in the face of adversity. This photograph, taken in 1944, is a significant historical record of the end of the war in Belgium and the beginning of the country's long journey towards recovery and rebuilding.
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