How King Albert I sought to redefine the Belgian monarchy during the Great War
In short: Discover how King Albert I of Belgium broke monarchical tradition by personally supporting morale on the Yser Front during World War I.
The video examines the unconventional reign of King Albert I, who sought to distance his leadership from that of his predecessor, King Leopold II. During the outbreak of World War I, he focused his efforts on maintaining morale among troops stationed at the Yser Front, the final portion of Belgium that remained unoccupied by German forces.
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