“100 years ago: beginning of World War One”

When, on 2 August 1914 World War One broke out in Europe, Luxembourg – which had previously remained neutral – became one of the first victims of German military might. Although they had now occupied the territory, the invaders never interfered in the country‘s internal affairs. 

 Artist Pierre Blanc captures the moment the first incursions took place on an aquarell pen drawing. On 2 August 1914, the 29^th infantry regiment stormed Luxembourg City.

 The original Pierre Blanc can be found in the National museum of history and art in Luxembourg.