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Refugees From Liege Describe Horrors of Battle in Belaguered City
A German deserter reports the Liege siege from Herbesthal to Verviers and Liege. He recalls peaceful crossings, pro German proclamations, and brutal combat with Belgian forces, detailing mass casualties, fierce artillery, and a morale broken by relentless assaults. He praises German courage but condemns tactics.
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Liege
Citadel OF
Belgium
Holland
America
Herbesthal
Limburg
Verviers