Belgium location
Belgium was an European country located near Germany and the Netherlands. It was taken over in 1940 during the Invasion of Belgium.
Belgian personnel during World War II
Allied Forces
Axis Forces
Significant numbers of Belgian citizens served with the Axis forces. Approximately 9,000 Flemmings and 6,000 Walloons volunteered for service with the Waffen-SS, while others joined the Wehrmacht, the Kriegsmarine or auxiliary formations. in 1944, 2,000 Belgians formed the Flamische Flakbrigade (Flemish AA Brigade). However, former members of the Belgian Air Force and the airline Sabena who decided to join the Axis were normally barred from flying with the Luftwaffe on operations.[1]
References
- ↑ Neulen, Hans Werner. Crowood Press. 2000. Page 268
Bibliography
Neulen, Hans Werner. Crowood Press. 2000. ISBN 1-86126-326-0