At 101, Belgian War Veteran Sees Echoes Of Europe’s Darkest Years

Photo: Count Henri d’Oultremont, one of the last surviving members of Belgium’s famed Piron Brigade, reflects on war, peace, and history ahead of his 101st birthday in Brussels. WWII Veteran Warns Of History Repeating Belgian WWII veteran Count Henri d’Oultremont, turning 101, warns today’s leaders against repeating pre-war mistakes, urging younger generations to learn from…

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Belgium Seeks Answers After Thieves Desecrate War Graves Across Historic Cemeteries

Appeal For Help To Repair Vandalised War Graves Belgian war cemeteries have been targeted by organised thieves stealing copper memorial plaques from veterans’ graves, prompting police investigations and appeals for public help restoring damaged memorials. A  n appeal has gone out for information and help following a spate of “despicable” thefts from war cemeteries in…

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