Siege of Antwerp

The Siege of Antwerp was a military confrontation during World War I from October to November 1914, when German forces surrounded and aimed to capture the Belgian city of Antwerp. The city was strategically important due to its port and location. Belgian defenders, with Allied support, resisted the German advance to protect Belgian independence and prevent German control of the region. Despite heavy bombardment and pressure, the Belgian army held out until reinforcements arrived. Eventually, the German forces captured the city in late October 1914, but the resistance delayed their progress and influenced the broader movements of the war on the Western Front.