Through the Iron Bars: Two Years of German Occupation in Belgium

Through the Iron Bars: Two Years of German Occupation in Belgium, published in 1917 by Emile Cammaerts, is a historical account detailing the experiences of the Belgian people during the German occupation in World War I. The narrative contrasts the glorified tales of battlefield heroism with the often-overlooked courage of civilians facing oppression, starvation, and repression. Cammaerts emphasizes the resilience and dignity of the Belgian populace, highlighting their struggle to maintain hope and national identity amidst the harsh realities of occupation.