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[–] Schmuppes@lemmy.today 10 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (1 children)

Well, Belgium was founded in order to prevent Germany from moving its troops to attack France. What were they supposed to do other than waltz right through?

[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

FUN FACT! Belgium is older than Germany.

[–] Schmuppes@lemmy.today 2 points 15 hours ago

Another fun fact: Both countries have an invisible divide between two regions that don't seem to get along as well as they're supposed to.