WWI - The Sacking of Louvain, Belgium Aug 26th 1914 including the destruction of the Cathedral, University library and 1120 houses destroyed. 79 people were shot by the German forces. Over the course of five days, beginning August 25th, 1914, German troops stationed in the Belgian town of Louvain burnt and looted everything,executing both officials and civilians. It became known as part of the 'Rape of Belgium'.

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