Where did the Belgian government reside during the First World War while King Albert I remained on the front lines?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. In Sainte-Adresse near Le Havre in France
Answer: In Sainte-Adresse near Le Havre in France. Why not the others: The Belgian government was in France, unlike in WWII when it went to London; the Netherlands was strictly neutral and could not host a belligerent government; Ostend was occupied by German forces.
- Step 1: Following the fall of Antwerp in October 1914, the Belgian civil government led by Charles de Broqueville relocated to French territory.
- Step 2: The government established its official wartime headquarters in the suburb of Sainte-Adresse near Le Havre, while King Albert I stayed in De Panne commanding troops along the Yser.
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